2010 PC Game Reviews

Lies About PC Games

2010-10-02T13:53:00.000-07:00

The world of gaming has grown very significantly in recent years, the issue is that when a medium becomes important, the attention of more people and it is inevitable that rumors start and above all, to invent lies to regard. In the case of video games, this is because many people know and make judgments on first impressions they leave or simple ignorance. Here are some examples.

Video games are for kids

In an investigation (you can read full here) of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) found that the average age of gamer in the United States is 34 years and that these people have played since the age of 12. That one of the reasons why now there are so many games rated M (for ages 17 and older). As you can see, the idea that video games are just for kids is one of the biggest lies in this area, but that brings us to see the other side of the coin.

All games have violence or sex

There are a number of people who know that video games are not for children, but have a completely opposite view and believe that above all games are beatings, bullets and blood.

The consoles of this generation have a wide range of genres, there are options for the whole family and even some teaching. There are also card games and board in general and a very good variety of sports titles. Interestingly, at ESA's research found that 82 percent of all video games sold in 2009, were rated for children under 16 years.

Women do not play video games

There are still people who believe that this statement is true. It is a fact that forty percent of U.S. gamers are women and not only that, they are also part of the establishment games and have been placed in important positions in some studies. An excellent example is Jade Raymond, Ubisoft CEO of Toronto.

The video games were better

Some say that games from previous generations are better than today, the truth is that we are living the best time that video games have seen so far. Thanks to the Internet you can update the game and correct mistakes that can be found after they go on sale or add new features that were not planned when the console is also created Internet also makes it possible to play and communicate with others the world instantaneously. The controls now have an excellent accuracy, ergonomic and wireless. Digital distribution has allowed some game developers to publish their work and graphic power of consoles has gone so far that the only limit is your own developers imagination.

Video games are guilty of violence and crimes

It is fashionable to blame the game for almost any type of misfortune. Attacks have been saying that are used to train terrorists and incite people to commit crimes, the fact is that this is only a strategy used by some parents to avoid responsibility for poor education they have given their children, and is also a tactic used by some lawyers to try to get some trouble to their customers. But Stan Lee, the creator of Spider-Man, Iron Man and Hulk, I had explained to the comics, as these were also blamed for creating juvenile delinquents and generate violence in the decade of the fifties. The music, in turn, was targeted by these accusations at one time and it is likely that any future political ambitions, another half point as the culprit in many situations only to become famous.

Video games are useless

One of the most heard allegations that a gamer is, "That's not going to let anything good." The truth is that no research to prove that video games help improve reaction times, decision-making and hand-eye coordination. Some may serve as an exercise for a good memory, and now there are titles that have the specific goal of getting fit.

As you can see, most of the negative comments about the games are fake, the truth is that this hobby is one of the best on this and we are experiencing a great era in which many artists try to gain our attention with a huge variety of genres.

Source: UK Gaming Blog - PCGameTrek.com

5 reasons that show the evolution of Civilization V

2010-09-30T13:53:00.000-07:00

Since its release in 1991, Civilization established himself as a recognized not only in the genre of turn-based strategy, but in the history of video games. September is the month in which Civilization V is released and here are five reasons why you should not miss this new version.

1.Modificable. Civilization V will allow users to create weapons, characters, accessories and other objects by means of tools included in the title and make the experience something completely custom, best of all, these changes can be shared without restriction.

2. Renewal graph. Today's computers deserve a new visual appearance, Civilization V has stunning graphics, the units are very detailed, the historical leaders of different countries are more real and have more texture maps and terrain than ever.

3. Field. For the first time, the land is divided into hexagonal blocks, the traditional square behind us. What does this mean? No more stacking of units and a much more fluid. There will also be city-states controlled by the CPU ready to be conquered, make deals or negotiate diplomatic.

4. Technological breakthroughs. In previous releases there was an exchange of technology, now two civilizations that are at peace can make a pact to investigate and obtain rewards together.

5. Características.Un out of 18 new civilizations with their leaders, various conditions for success in the missions, units and unique buildings for each one, and Artificial Intelligence divided in four levels to taking care of things, are reason enough not to let this title.

Mafia II and the girls of Playboy

2010-09-27T13:11:00.000-07:00

Mafia II, along with Dead Red Redemption, one of the games best atmosphere you can find in the shops this year. His story takes us through the America of the fifties, with changes in fashion, hairstyles, music and vehicles that occurred during the decade. Regardless of your gameplay, this is a title for nostalgia.

And one of the cultural influences that characterized the historical period was the emergence of Playboy magazine in 1953. Magazine for over 50 years has been part of American cultural scene offering its readers interviews and reports, as well as photographs of the most beautiful women in the world.

The developers of the game, 2K Czech, wanted to pay homage to the publication including some of the most famous cover girls in magazines of the time we can find on the stages of the game. Mafia II takes place in the imaginary town of Empire Bay, an urban mix between Chicago and New York. So you can be sure that the inhabitants had no shortage of kiosks where you can buy 50 copies of magazines with their "Playmates" cover.

In the online magazine PCGameTrek you will find a complete guide for all magazines, with illustrative videos and a map which marks its location.

Women still minority in the gaming industry

2010-09-26T14:10:00.000-07:00

We know from recent reports that women ADES declared active gamers are already about 19% of the market. In a world where the user has always been mostly male, is good news for some time that this part will be balancing things.

However, in the workplace women remain a minority. According to a survey by the British Sociological Asiciación only 4% of employees in the gaming industry in this country are women. Even more troubling, if possible, taking into account that in 2006 it stood at 12%. The jobs have been consulted animation, programming, design, engineering, marketing and human resources.

According to the authors of the survey, the cause of the decline would be due to "high number of hours required in the industry." Of the 457 women surveyed, 43% argued that working in a video game company "required too many hours for their welfare." 32% work more than 45 hours per week and the rest of respondents exceeded this figure long, to 10% of them exceeding 56 hours per week. A rhythm that is not willing to support anyone, either male or female.

A more flexible working hours would reconcile family life and give the industry a better picture of labor market face. Another striking data is that 79% of respondents had no children.

Despite being a newly established industry, the gender gap also exists.

Source: PCGameTrek UK, Latest Online Gaming News

Best Sites That You Can Find Latest PC Game Reviews

2010-09-25T03:26:00.000-07:00

Here you can find links to all the best PC sites that offer PC game reviews, previews and news! Click on the text to be taken to the site!

IGN - One of the best gaming sites on the web, constantly updated news, along with great reviews and previews on many games.

Gamezone - Has many game reviews and interesting articles.

Gamespot - Great site with plenty of reviews, previews and cheat codes.

Gamefaqs - Part of Gamespot, this site has reviews and cheats, but also thousands of faqs and walkthroughs for hundreds of PC games.

1up - Great site with reviews, previews, cheats, game trailers and guides

PC Game Trek - A smaller site compared to the other commercial ones, though still rich in content and has many interesting sections that you wouldn't find on the bigger review sites.

Game Rankings - Takes reviews from game sites all around the Internet and ranks them. The rank is determined by the average score given by the reviewers. Also lists and ranks the all-time best and worst games.

You Gamers - Another great PC game review site featuring very up-to-date news in the world of gaming.

CVG - Computer and Video Games has been around since 1981 in magazine form. Has great reviews, previews, news and forums.

Tom's Hardware - A great site that reviews loads of different PC hardware and has news articles relating to the goings on in the PC world.

GamesRadar - Has plenty of reviews, previews and articles about new and upcoming games. Also has the latest cheats and game trailers.

PC Mag - Plenty of reviews and news about computing technology here. Top site and very professional. Also has resident columnists who discuss the latest issues confronting the PC world.

GamePro - Official site for the Game Pro magazine. Good amount of reviews and news. Has some nice prizes too.

Christ Centered Game Reviews - This is completely different to any other review site listed (or on the entire Internet!). It has a fair amount of game reviews, but unlike any review sites I've come across, it also has a 'morality score.' Check it out, pretty interesting! Oh, and it also has a 'verse of the day' from the bible.

Firing Squad - A game and hardware review site for the hardcore gamer! If you love overclocking and only stocking your PC with the absolute best, then this site is for you!

Yet Another Review Site - Exactly what the title says, though these reviews are written for gamers, by gamers.

Giant Bomb - According to the owners is "the world's largest editable video game database".

The video game industry may be responsible for the crisis label

2010-07-13T07:36:00.000-07:00

Returning to the fray with the hackneyed themes downloads 'illegal' in this Guardian article outlines an interesting theory about it. According to the author, who defends, like everyone else, it is impossible for each download made equivalent to a sale and that we should at least have all súperCEO salaries to meet such expenditure, the main culprit in the decline of traditional phonographic media sales is none other than the video game market.

And the theory is very simple. According to the sales figure since 1999, was created Napster, music sales have evolved inversely to the video game, ie what the record companies have lost won game developers. The Guardian article suggests that, assuming that the purchasing power of average user of both products has not changed substantially in 10 years, the most logical thing is to think that these users have chosen to spend your leisure in a market much more attractive because they get more for your money.

If a game 40 € offers weeks or even months of fun, an original CD of 15 € for a standard group, taking into account the dramatic musical level we are going through, you will have at most two or three good tracks and a further 7 fillers. It is reasonable to invest in the game and download the 2 tracks salvageable from anywhere. Therefore, the label will have lost $ 2, which is what those two items lowered costs from, say, Amazon, and not 15 € ($ 20).

Totally believable.

And the obligatory questions:

* If the statistics shuffled labels and collection companies conformed to these figures, did any government would support the excessive battle against "piracy" that are taking place?
* If the record companies and fund companies know these figures, what is sought through this pantomime collecting?

Video game industry moved 25 billion U.S. dollars

2010-07-09T03:30:00.000-07:00

"Wiii, we are rich"

That the video game industry is huge is not news. Knowing that in 2009 moved 25.2 billion dollars just in the United States is immeasurable. But there is one more item Surprisingly, if the U.S. entertainment programs create a separate country, its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would be at the location 88 between the 181 nations that analyzes the IMF, surpassing countries like Panama, Estonia and Bolivia. More details of 2010 PC Games Industry Can be found in PCGameTrek.

According to the report prepared by the consultant Newzoo unknown, the U.S. market is made up 182.9 million for digital entertainment enthusiasts (61% of the population), who consume on average $ 138 per year, between games, consoles and accessories.

To reach this result huge, the study interviewed 12 000 people and included computer games, casual and mobile software. Moreover, added the sale in stores, online subscriptions, downloads and even used games. The numbers are slightly higher than those of analyzing company NPD, who said that last year the industry moved "just" 18.96 billion U.S. dollars

According Newzoola, games consoles up 61% of the market, while computers account for 16% and mobile games reach only 3%. The rest are divided between expenditures for web sites (10%) and payments for subscriptions multiplayer games (9%).

A new look at the video game industry

2010-07-05T01:34:00.001-07:00

Microsoft and EA threw the first stone of what awaits us in the video game industry in the coming years. Gone are the games full of trash talk, the marathon sessions of Halo or Modern Warfare, now the industry has turned to the social domain, that of what they hear every day. But unlike socializing through networks like Facebook or Twitter, the challenge of 2010 PC Games industry is going to get back to where we were playing at home, which was given in the days of Atari or NES and was gradually losing.

A few years ago hinted that Microsoft would go down this path by implementing Xbox Live Arcade on Xbox 360, but it was not until the success of the Wii thought that the two giants in the importance of the casual market and how to leverage their platforms to achieve a new experience. Both Microsoft and Electronic Arts speak of a revolution, something that will forever change the game industry and while not the first (thanks Wii) seems to be no rest until they make this change is grounded. Is this the change we need?

After seeing the two conferences I can give me an idea that the industry will be divided once again, first to the consoles that we have opted for a family game and on the other developers who follow the line of mobile phones, Facebook and other platforms for interaction. Both roads are on the concept of socializing, each in their own way and is something we have to live through the coming years.

Until recently thought that hardcore gamers were a species threatened with extinction, now I have no doubt that eventually become extinct. It may survive one another nostalgic cling to the past, as many now are betting on the PC, however not form part of this new society of gamers.

The new industry self-commitment to a player, he has no problem to invite their friends to dinner and making a fool trying to dance Dance Central. In terms of games the word "Accessible" is the cornerstone of this movement. The interfaces will eventually be simplified so that anyone can pick up the game and enjoy it. Examples of this movement are present in current games like Prince of Persia or Splinter Cell: Conviction.

The technology will do its part, the question then becomes: Are they prepared to face this change?

Salaries of Employees Of The Gaming Industry

2010-07-05T01:30:00.000-07:00

PC Games Magazine: Salaries of employees of the gaming industry

PCGameTrek.Com has done, as every year, a survey of the salaries earned by professionals in the games industry in England. In this period it was a small drop (1 percentage point) compared with the previous year.

It is estimated that on average, this type of professional billing £ 31,509 pounds or $ 51,331 dollars a year. This translates into a monthly income of $ 4,277 dollars, I have no idea whether it will be a lot or a little compared to the cost of living in the region (if any reader knows please instruct).

There are other very interesting facts that are the average wages by industry area, like this:

* Marketing and Advertising: £ 44,133 / $ 72,358 (2009: £ 43,600 / $ 70,571)
* Services and Range: £ 32,790 / $ 52,808 (2009: £ 31.243 / $ 52,467)
* Development: £ 31,964 / $ 52,773 (2009: £ 30,552 / $ 49,113)
* Average: £ 18,056 / $ 29,125 (2009: £ 18,235 / $ 29,347)
* Communications: £ 28,458 / $ 47,567 (2009: £ 26,673 / $ 42,896)

Something that does not fit much on the subject but that strikes me is the considerable attention that the dollar depreciated against the pound, you can actually see that money is the strongest. In short, these are the data on the income of the people in charge of giving us fun year after year.

What do you think?

Rocket Knight PC Game 2010

2010-06-17T05:50:00.000-07:00

Help save Zephyrus Sparkster a new threat

Rocket Knight is the title that marks the return of Sparkster, an opossum in his free time is a peaceful and dedicated farmer, but at night and when the danger is short, becomes a powerful armored knight with a sword launches energy attacks and a rocket that lets ...

Rocket Knight is the title that marks the return of Sparkster, an opossum in his free time is a peaceful and dedicated farmer, but at night and when the danger is short, becomes a powerful armored knight with a sword launches energy attacks and a rocket that lets you fly and float. The interesting thing is that this game came after 15 years during which the number remained in oblivion, after the launch of Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2 on the SEGA Genesis.

The game's story begins in a peaceful countryside, where our hero, Sparkster, is tending his farm, working the land as a good villager, when suddenly, the wolves decide to attack the kingdom of Zephyrus masse, and to retake its place Sparkster as protector of the place. To carry out its mission, has at its disposal its trusty sword that allows you to melee attacks, and other devastating long range by means of releasing energy at their enemies from a safe distance, but what really separates it from Knight is the jetpack average. With this attachment can be launched toward their adversaries, to float momentarily and fly for a couple of seconds.

The main attraction lies in the accumulation of points throughout the game, which is reflected in the leaderboards, allowing you to compete against other players to see who is the true savior of Zephyrus, and also gives you the advantage of making assumptions and rub in the faces of your friends how good you are in this title. Points need to dedicate yourself to travel the levels and find all the little hidden gems that will give you points to add to your total score. Obviously there are other factors that influence in increasing your score, comoterminar a level in the shortest time possible, minimizing the number of lives lost and the amount of enemies that you've kicked your ass during your adventure.

Usually the levels are quite friendly and do not present much difficulty to move through them, even for the less skillful player there is, leaving aside some battles against bosses that are hampered a bit, especially because they are well designed, have few weaknesses and attacks are balanced. Some fights can make you lose a little time and one or continue, and that until we discover the way to beat the boss, this will keep you at bay and moving constantly to stay alive.

The real difficulty of the game lies in learning to use Sparkster skills quickly and smoothly, then you'll have to bounce off some walls and drill other, hitting enemies and jumping to avoid a rocket, all in a couple of seconds, if not want to end up with a hole where your face used to be. An interesting point is that as advances in history have certain limited powers and abilities, which deviates a lot of what we are used to today, when games try to quench our thirst for power gradually.

Ultimately, Rocket Knight is a fun title, with an acceptable level of difficulty, redesigned graphics and a good system of controls, however, limps when providing variety and a long game experience as only has 16 levels divided into four worlds, and the worst part is that these levels, four fights with bosses, so the game will end in a couple of hours at most. Rocket Knight is available for download on Xbox LIVE, with a price of 1200 MS Points and the PSN, and Steam, for $ 14.99 USD.

Kane & Lynch 2 PC Game Review

2010-06-12T05:28:00.000-07:00

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
A dirty, dark, violent and promising shooter

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men received mixed responses from his audience, but that did not stop to prove that he had good material, so that its developer, IO Interactive, known for creating the successful Hitman franchise, will launch a sequel starring the strange duo, Kane, a ruthless criminal who has lost everything in life, and Lynch, a schizophrenic fugitive not being under the influence of strong drugs, can get out of control.

The most important change that promises Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, is that Lynch will be the star now, that is something that many people can be a wise decision because the character is full of mystery and because of his unstable psychological condition their actions are unpredictable.

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days promises to be very different from most games, here you do not have a military trained to fight terrorists, are two unscrupulous criminals with nothing to lose, fighting the scum of the underworld. This title will immerse you in dirty and dark places where even the most decent person has his hands full of blood, especially when you consider the hostility of some people in the suburbs of Shanghai, where the story unfolds.

Something beautiful to have chosen this city, which has all sorts of places and neighborhoods, so although the game probably will take you to some of the worst places, most likely you see all kinds of environments to explore in your adventure.

As you can imagine, will have a cooperative mode and will be one of the main attractions, going from the title of the game you can identify that you have a partner to carry out your crimes, and as developers, will be reflected in the relationship of the characters so that even when playing alone, you feel that Kane is by your side strategies, such as flank the enemy to take another path, which indicates that it will be an excellent cooperative experience.

The game is not aimed at young audiences, and not due to the amount of violence, simply because the characters, history and ambience are made to be enjoyed by adults and that will be displayed in the language of each, which will full of words that no mother would like to hear from his son.

Something very interesting Kane & Lynch 2 is its competitively. Maintain Fragile Alliance mode of the first game, where your team must make a grand larceny to escape with the loot, of course, unless one of your classmates will become greedy and decides to betray his friends to keep all the profits; also added a new mode called Undercover, in which a team of thieves is actually an undercover police officer to be removed one by one to their peers without the others realize, though of course, everyone will be looking for that rat liar.

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days promises to deliver a raw experience, and generate all the fun of competitive and cooperative modes with big ideas. So, if all goes as the developers have it in mind, the game must remain in your sights.

BLUR PC Game 2010

2010-06-07T05:29:00.000-07:00

Game Review
Define blur is not easy, but in an English magazine found him a very good name: Modern Carfare. Blur is defined differently: as a man running races, and this video explains it perfectly.

Define blur is not easy, but in a British magazine she found a very good name: Modern Carfare. Blur is defined differently: as a man running races, and this video explains it perfectly.

Reference to Modern Warfare is no accident, the multiplayer is built around the experience to grow and meet challenges, but we are getting ahead a lot, blur is a combat racing game that, unlike the kart type games, it is with real cars, you can run Audi, Dodge, Focus, VW, Koenigsegg, Land Rover, BMW, Nissan and Aston Martin, among others.

Seeing the game, many doubt his pedigree, but just need to see the logo on the box, everything is under control, Bizarre Creations, makers of Project Gotham Racing, are the developers of blur. Surely some people expected, or at least wanted, another PGR, but possibly create blur was the right decision.

The market is racing simulators and a little tight, and now it is fashionable to offer them less hardcore game modes, where novices can run without worrying about suspension, brake pads, or any other parts that do not know how to adjust, so the supply of casual racing game suddenly seems to be redundant and Burnout Criterion taking another course and making the next Need for Speed, Bizarre seizes the opportunity and seeks to occupy the space for those who feel the need to run without thinking suspension damage, for all we want to destroy and we are not very interested in the racing game of our nephew.

The setting of blur is very similar to Need for Speed Underground, racing takes place at night in cities around the world, the effects are neon lights, outrageous, and work very well. The goal of the game is to run different types of careers and the goals (such as checkpoints or destruction of other vehicles) or be the first to reach the final goal.

In PGR to move forward or we need to collect level up kudos in blur fans are used, each move you make, the damage done, finally. After a certain number of fans, you level up, and with each level you upload liberate more cars to use.

That fight is racing because there are power-ups to choose from, some offensive, some defensive. Yes, most scratch can seem like a sappy version of those found in Mario Kart. Y fanboys, calm, saying that blur is copy is Mario Kart is like saying that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a copy of Doom.
Another difference is that there is a power-up ultra-powerful to be given that will last, no, it's a more democratic, everyone can see the available power-ups and get the wishing, of course, if not someone else wins. Also unlock mods that modify the behavior of some weapons, your shield or even give you ownership of more force to ram your opponents in single player races do not seem as powerful.

Of course the story is null, insert the game, you press start and start running. The campaign is difficult, at first you think will be of those games where you laugh at the Artificial Intelligence, but 20 players are racing, your enemies will beat you, takes your lunch money and you will walk away smiling. Yep, it can be humiliating.

So why would play? For online play blur is to live a battlefield at high speed. The analogy of Modern Carfare was well thought out, in blur you need to make challenges to access more cars, mods and colors for your car, and there are so many colors compete with up to 19 players is too intense, and here the mods you have available do make a difference, because online you will find several types of player and such a scale battles that will need everything that can give you an advantage.

Depending on the car you choose will have the typical options: what accelerates better?, What vehicle will reach the highest speed?. But the most important of all which one has more life?, Every attack against you to connect your life a little lower, and remember that there are 19 people who do not want to see you reach the goal.

Online you will find careers, including equipment, and a mode called Motor Mash, which is basically Twisted Metal, the blur, but with boring levels, it is best to keep racing. The experience of playing by yourself can be somewhat frustrating, but doing it online gives you the satisfaction you could want from a game, in the single player mode the AI can be irritating and even unfair moments, but in the way online there is nothing more satisfying than destroying your opponent's car just as he is about to cross the finish line.

Lost Planet 2 2010 PC

2010-06-07T05:21:00.000-07:00

The dark side in cooperative play

The good
High quality graphics, very dynamic competitive modes, four-player cooperative campaign.

Bad
Finding a suitable cooperative game is difficult, poor artificial intelligence, peer need to kill some bosses and has a very weak story.

Review
Lost Planet 2 good attempts to retain many elements of his predecessor and make new ones, although some of them are not perceived as well as anyone would think and even the new cooperative mode can feel more like a nuisance in several respects. The game takes place ...

Lost Planet 2 good attempts to retain many elements of his predecessor and make new ones, although some of them are not perceived as well as anyone would think and even the new cooperative mode can feel more like a nuisance in several respects.

The game is back on the planet EDN III (which happened the first of the series), but this time the surface is no longer full of snow and ice, great jungles and deserts have appeared in the planet's surface, but mankind continues to fight for control of mineral and thermal energy. So now in a slightly more friendly, has increased the number of people trying to kill each other and there are different factions of mercenaries and pirates.

There is much more to tell the story of Lost Planet 2, though attempts to develop a plot in which all factions have a role. Everything takes place in small videos that occur every hour after you complete a number of missions and through small dialogues, that while trying to add more flavor to the story, not strong enough to help her cope.

Perhaps the biggest change in Lost Planet 2 compared with its predecessor, is the co-op, since each stage of the campaign will have three colleagues who will follow you everywhere. These can be controlled by other players and definitely want it to be so, because the enemy artificial intelligence so much as a friend is pretty bad, and sometimes your teammates will stay in the middle of the battlefield simply receiving the shots without blinking, something that no person two functional neurons would.

Due to the lack of good computer-controlled companions and the high difficulty of some leaders, need to find human partners, but unfortunately that's not an easy task, since the game does not let you join games in progress (unless you have completed the next level to that mission), and waiting in a lobby for fifteen minutes (assuming you've found a line in the episode and chapter you want) is not very pleasant.

Once the action begins, the game is pretty fun, working alongside your colleagues to face giant monsters and hordes of enemies can be very entertaining, especially while using a huge weapon or a Vital Suit (robots with high destructive capabilities).

The scenarios are a lot of details and many times you have more than one way to pass through, and that gives your team a chance to spread to explore the secrets that can hide the map.
The title is divided into episodes, chapters and missions, once you pick a chapter you have to complete several tasks before it lets you save your progress and there is no inter-mission checkpoints, so if the electricity fails, you get disconnected from network or simply want to stop playing before the end of a session that could last up to an hour, is necessary to leave your work and forget the time you've invested.

Graphically Lost Planet 2 looks awesome, from the snow and have dominated to the green of the jungle plants, no matter the direction that look will always find a lot of details to enjoy, and even this is reflected in the character creation, because you can alter the look of your mercenary, to change parts of their dress or the color of many of them.

Something very rewarding and helpful for all players do their best, is a reward system which pose additional goals, how to activate all communication stations or go through an area undetected, once the requirements are completed additional points are awarded to players, so your characters level up and acquire new skills, names and weapons.

In competitive multiplayer there are not many changes, all the fun vandalizing other players with a Vital Suit, still there. On the other hand, design your character is something that adds variety to the battlefield, whether you're playing a simple way as Deathmatch, where players engage in a gunfight without complicated objectives or any of the slightly more complicated case where to perform missions such as stealing an egg from Akrid (giant insect-like monsters) and maintain active communication with all positions to get points for your team.

2 Lost Planet has many design flaws as if the game had been released early and is difficult for anyone to sit down and play it to experience the amount of paperwork that must be completed for a game or frustration leads to artificial intelligence. However, underneath these problems lies a fun game you could enjoy if you're willing to invest some of your time looking for a game online.

Sam and Max Adventure PC Game 2010

2010-05-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

Quirky, friendly and winds of change, the adventurous detectives return to scene.
The third season of Sam & Max begins as a downloadable content for PC, Mac and PlayStation 3. The first of five episodes is called The Devil's Playhouse, and with it we have among us a new and wild adventure of the two eccentric detectives.
Although early in his career many did not give much credit to the new adventures of Sam & Max, the truth is that TellTale boys have achieved with the first two seasons to recover the interest not only fans but also applauded the criticism that most of the episodes.

The third season, in fact, just started with The Devil's Playhouse, the first of five episodes that make up a whole. Supermonos alien spaceships attacking Earth and a series of interesting changes in the concept of the instrument playable make The Devil's Playhouse a very interesting proposition for lovers of classic adventure games.

Missing some personality and weight in the secondary characters, but the presence of Skuk'ka'pe villain gives interest to the whole.
Missing some personality and weight in the secondary characters, but as a villain Skuk'ka'pe presence gives the set of interest.
The Criminal Zone
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse begins at the end. As a prologue we witness a disturbing scene on the bridge of a spacecraft while sweeping the city Skuk'ka'pe formidable in its path piloting the ship. What happens next is that, logically, will reverse the situation to then return to the beginning of the story behind this shocking flash-forward.

Perhaps this first chapter is a light to the fans in narrative terms, since it has less importance in its depth and exposure to other installments of the saga. A sense of humor is once again prominent, with some comic blows more inspired than others but with a set broadly as remarkable as the previous delivery. The Devil's Playhouse to the point, and except for a few moments expendable by side as Stinky and his ancient family, the truth is that there is little utility or interest in the script of the game.

So we will see in first person through the eyes of Max. The objects will accumulate in the wheel of the bottom, and we can freely move the camera using the mouse or keyboard controls.
So we will see in first person through the eyes of Max. The objects will accumulate in the wheel of the bottom, and we can freely move the camera using the mouse or keyboard controls.
That is precisely the only weak point of the game in question, since in playable areas introduces a series of changes that are really interesting. First, because now we can move to Sam style keyboard action games, the use of WASD keys. In addition, because the "Max Mode" we have the option of putting us directly into the head of the sympathetic co-star like a First Person Shooter is involved and observe around us from the perspective of small animal but without moving the point where you are .

Moreover, the quality of the puzzle has increased significantly, with a number of really interesting puzzle to put in their mouth. The main element that makes them clever gadgets is derived from Max because it has supernatural abilities. Letters to read the mind of the characters, the phone to teleport from one place to another or the ability to read the future are just some of them, endowed with its range of interesting variety and departures to situations.

The cut of the scenarios still maintaining the traditional cartoon aesthetic of the series. Buildings, buildings and streets exude sympathy play on all four sides.
The cut of the scenarios still maintaining the traditional cartoon aesthetic of the series. Buildings, buildings and streets exude sympathy play on all four sides.
The only main problem arises from the interfaces and the disposition of inventory that transmit the sensation of having been significantly raised to console, and never with the mouse-keyboard combo PC in mind. Thus trees of options to look like the talks radio, and gadgets available to Max itself also seem to have been raised to be chosen and selected with a pad. The game offers the option compatible to be played with the Xbox 360, which gives us an idea of what were the priorities of Telltale Games in this regard.

As regards the technical sections, graphics and audio bit to say. In the visual, artistic and technological the game follows the same lines as previous episodes, with a style continuum starting to need a facelift before making an appearance in keeping with the times. Do not confuse sympathy, lightness and humorous designs and technological anachronisms scruffy, and perhaps the game should progress in this field. Moreover, the title is in English with no translation into our language, or for texts or for vocals.

Assessment of Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
In this day and age it's good to put in their mouths a good adventure game, as before. Telltale Games is right to amend certain aspects of the game off without altering its essence, and consolidates a new and frankly estimable new Sam and Max adventure with this The Devil's Playhouse that will delight fans of the genre he mastered the language of Shakespeare.

World Cup FIFA 2010 South Africa

2010-05-28T10:56:00.000-07:00

World Cup FIFA 2010 South Africa is the leading UK sales
Super Street Fighter IV debuts in second place.

World Cup FIFA 2010 South Africa
Change of leaders in UK sales over the past week-which included the days between April 26 and May 2, "though Splinter Cell: Conviction and Just Dance have given the first and second positions Cup World Cup: South Africa 2010 and Super Street Fighter IV, respectively.

The other main entrance on the top has been the God of War: Collection debuting in tenth place, while the discreet Iron Man 2 spends his first week on sale in the twentieth position.

Then the top 10 in full:

01. World Cup FIFA 2010 South Africa
02. Super Street Fighter IV
03. Just Dance
04. Splinter Cell: Conviction
05. GTA IV: Liberty City Episodes from
June. Plus Wii Fit
07. Wii Sports Resort
08. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
09. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
10. God of War Collection

StarCraft 2

2010-05-25T04:35:00.000-07:00

If you're a fan of Blizzard and were awaiting the moment to get their hands on the highly anticipated sequel to StarCraft you already have an official date: Blizzard has announced StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will aa sale worldwide on 27 July.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the sequel to the 1998 Blizzard Entertainment, StarCraft, which both players and critics have been considered one of the best games of RTS of all time. Like his first successful delivery, StarCraft II will once again focus on the battle between the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg, three sides that have many units and improved or completely new skills.

The single player campaign of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will pick up the epic saga ended where StarCraft: Brood War, and his argument about the adventures of Jim Raynor, the marshal become leader of a rebellion. The game will feature 29 missions in single player campaign and will include several mini-games in Challenge Mode, designed to introduce basic strategy players in multiplayer mode, true star of the game that will debut a new service Battle.net with many upgrades and options as voice communication, data storage on the network, links and ratings, achievement and access to statistics, among many others.

"Some time ago we are eager to return to the StarCraft universe, so we're really excited that the time is pretty close," said Mike Morhaime, president and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Thanks to all who have been testing the beta version, we have made great progress in the final stages of development, and we are ready to welcome in a few months to players from all over the world in StarCraft II and the new Battle.net. "

StarCraft 2 will be released on July 27, 2010.

Ankama Game Developer Madrid

2010-05-22T02:43:00.000-07:00

Ankama introduces its latest developments in Madrid Expomanga
DOFUS The last expansion was one of the key players.

Pipe Pavilion next to the Casa de Campo in Madrid again host another edition of ExpoManga from 30 April to 2 May. The French company Ankama, creators of the highly successful MMORPG DOFUS, was present in this latest edition, presenting their latest developments.

Ankama's stand was 50 square meters available to the public 18 computers with the latest expansion called FRIGOST DOFUS which uses the new graphics engine DOFUS 2.0 includes a new island, 14 unreleased dungeons and new monsters, missions, objects and sets, focusing particularly for experienced players in the series.

During the weekend showed the public their latest developments, both in terms of DOFUS, as DOFUS-Arena and Wakfu. Also gave more details of the new game for Xbox Live called Islands of Wakfu and Slag its next major release for PC.

Besides video games, Cosplay Ankama also organized a very special series, various contests, book signing by Ancestral Z, projections and tournaments with numerous awards.

The UK Game sales - Call of Duty

2010-05-18T05:32:00.000-07:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops will have among its scenarios Cuba, Vietnam and the Arctic
Shall also be as cooperative with the latest Treyarch COD.

The UK Game sales chain have made public the first details on the new Call of Duty this afternoon, reports that bring us some interesting details such as where it will develop.

"You are going to witness the birth of elite special forces and take part in secret missions using unconventional weapons to fulfill them," he says from Game UK "From Cuba to the Arctic, through the jungles of Vietnam, Call of Duty: Black Ops brings great graphics and intense gameplay to get you in the heart of the action."

In addition, Mark Lamia, head of Treyarch, has advanced the game will feature multiplayer modes, single-player and cooperative: "The entire study has been poured into this title, giving special attention to the multiplayer modes, single- player and cooperative, creating the most intense gaming experience, exciting and fascinating as possible for fans from around the world. We look forward to inform the community gaming experience Call of Duty: Black Ops. "

IP Next Bungie, the creators of Halo, distribute Activision

2010-05-16T04:59:00.000-07:00

The company and the study reach a distribution agreement of 10 years.

Thomas Tipple and Harold Ryan, COO of Activision and president of Bungie.
From the moment that Bungie settlement agreement with Microsoft for Redmond distribute their games in the future had enormous expectations about where future projects would be directed towards the study creator of Halo. Today we have the answer.

"Under the terms of this agreement, Activision will have worldwide distribution rights and exclusive of all Bungie games based on new intellectual property across multiple platforms and services." This has been the announcement of the U.S. giant, which has been insured for 10 years the distribution rights on this new IP from Bungie to be announced.

"It's no secret that while most of the study was focused on developing Halo: Reach, there was another team led by Jason Jones, one of our co-founders-working on breathing life into a new universe, as well as new stories and characters, "said a spokesman for Bungie's own website.

"We decided to partner with Activision for the launch of our next intellectual property, due to the extent that the company is global, experience on multiple platforms and its ability to carry out marketing activities," said Harold Ryan, President Bungie, in a press release. "Based on the work carried out jointly in the past nine months to implement that agreement, it is clear that Activision supports our commitment to continue to offer our fans the best gaming experience possible."

"Our next big video game has a specific and defined way, in our study to the platforms we have chosen to launch," continues the letter. "The formalities of the business are below us. Our Constitution remains the same. Bungie are still and remain independent, we are free to take our stories to an even wider audience. "

Medal of Honor

2010-05-13T04:40:00.000-07:00

Electronic Arts recognizes that a year of delivery to the Medal of Honor was not positive for the series
"The team is working on a game every year, tired, running out of time and effort to be innovative also exhausted."
Medal of Honor

Frank Gibeau, president of EA Games, has sung a sort of mea culpa around the Medal of Honor franchise, which has been dropped it might have been overexploited by the U.S. company.

"I think all the franchises that carry a lifetime just entrenched by the fact of having to meet once a year," Gibeau admitted on Medal of Honor. "The team is working on a game every year, tired, running out of time and effort to be innovative also exhausted."

Gibeau also confessed that he believes "is not enough attention to the multiplayer section." "Any shooter worth his salt is going to be groundbreaking in its online game, and I think Bad Company is a good example. I think Modern Warfare 2 is a good example and I think Halo is clearly a good example. The power of a franchise of shooter genre is its online component and its ways. "

UFC 2009

2010-05-10T11:28:00.000-07:00

Recognizes that THQ UFC game, Darksiders, and have saved Red Faction
The two fighting titles accounted for a drastic reduction in losses in 2009.

UFC 2009
Just a few years the situation of the U.S. distributor THQ was certainly complicated, and is that losses in the semesters one after another in recent years tax.

On this day, however, THQ has announced its latest financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, and showing "a significant change of direction" that has seen losses are reduced dramatically.

During the fiscal year that has elapsed since April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010, THQ has been a loss of $ 9 million, a figure that may seem high or alarming until one considers that losses the same period last fiscal year amounted to a whopping 431.1 million dollars.

"The reason for this recovery? They explain them. "In the 2010 financial year we have managed to reverse the situation successfully with three major franchises, UFC, Darksiders and Red Faction," said Brian Farrell, CEO of the company.

Rumors: Assassins Creed 2

2010-05-08T04:26:00.000-07:00

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood officially confirmed by Ubisoft
We are promised "an online experience like never before"

After successive rumors finally know for sure the name you will receive the next Assassin's Creed will be arriving within the last line of this 2010, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.

The information has been disclosed through a promotional image of the possible game box
use an American chain of stores for your reservation.

In this image we can read several sentences that leave us with some information: "Live and breathe like Ezio, now a legendary master murderer in their struggle against the order of the Templars. Lead your own guild of murderers and strikes at the heart of the enemy. Rome. "

On the multiplayer states: "For the first time, participate in an innovative multiplayer allows you to embody a murderer of your choice and define your style of assassination. An online experience never seen before. "

In the picture also appreciate the platforms on which they will play, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Ubisoft has confirmed the authenticity of the image and has promised to give more details about the game next week.

On All Platforms That Make Sens

2010-05-06T04:31:00.001-07:00

Bungie released its "on all platforms that make sense"
The study gives some more clues about its agreement with Activision.

If yesterday we announced the agreement reached between Bungie and Activision to distribute games from the first by the second day in the studio responsible for the Halo series has some more details about the conditions of the agreement.

"We have the opportunity to benefit from the experience and knowledge of them for things like cross-platform development, something that, to be honest I do not have much experience," said Brian Jarrad, the studio executive UGO portal. What platforms will your next game? "We're trying to get it on any platform that makes sense for the type of game we try to do."

The possibility of dealing with an existing IP Activision also addressed in the interview. "It is a topic of conversation that might occur, but they have partnered with us specifically for the vision that we and the universe of games we want to create for the next decade."

Dragon Age: Origins "Darkspawn Chronicles

2010-05-06T04:12:00.001-07:00

BioWare details Darkspawn Chronicles, the new expansion of Dragon Age
Be launched, remember, the 18th of May for $ 5 or 400 Microsoft Points.
Dragon Age: Origins "Darkspawn Chronicles

Few days ago we announced the existence of Dragon Age: Origins "Darkspawn Chronicles, but confessed that after his announcement was not much further information to give the BioWare secrecy about it. In today, however, the Canadian company has taken the first details.

The study reconfirmed that the game appears on PC and Xbox 360 on May 18 in exchange for 400 Microsoft Points on the console and 500 Microsoft Points BioWare compatible. The date of the PlayStation 3 has not been provided so far, but we sense that its price will go in the same line, being also about $ 5.

According to BioWare the game is set in an alternate history in which the character died in the initiation ceremony and gray guards march under the command of Alistair. "With the return of ancestral threat of humanity and the world plunged into a civil war, has been chosen by destiny to unite the shattered lands and destroy the Arch-once and for all."

Fallout MMO 2010 public art-works

2010-05-06T03:57:00.001-07:00

Fallout MMO: the first was made public art-works
Continued legal proceedings called Project V13.
Fallout MMO: the first was made public art-works
Just weeks ago we reported demand for Bethesda Softworks filed against Interplay video game rights for the Fallout universe, in key MMO, are pursuing the latter. Today, however, the very Interplay has gone one step further and made the first public art-works title, proving that it is in development.

The images you see from here are the classic post-apocalyptic settings and some early sketches of characters. "They are not final papers, but will give you an idea of what we are trying to achieve with Project V13," code name of the game, "said Chris Taylor, head of product and not to be confused with the creator of Dungeon Siege or Supreme Commander, of the same name.
Interplay has signed a definitive agreement with Masthead Studios, creators of massively multiplayer gaming tools "to advance the development of its Fallout massively multiplayer online gaming, whose code name is: V-13 Project. Others use It has a public Beta of this game comes out in 2012.

Interplay and Bethesda are now in a legal dispute over the use of the Fallout franchise.

If Interplay win, will be free to launch the V-Project 13, which would have the right to develop, but only if the massive online game of Bethesda last week announced is not a Fallout game.

But it is not supposed to, but rather it is a game of Elder's Scrolls, is said unofficially.

For months we show images of massively multiplayer online game Fallout.

Piracy is a consequence of the price of games

2010-05-06T03:05:00.000-07:00

Charles Cecil: "Piracy is a consequence of the price of games"
The creator of Broken Sword is committed to a digital business model and attractive prices.

Charles Cecil of Revolution Games (Broken Sword) seems to go against their classmates in the industry, and believes without hesitation that the current business model is causing the high degree of piracy, especially the high price of games.

"Personally I think the level of piracy that we have is nature's way of telling us that the games are too expensive and that the way it is distributed is not ideal," Cecil said in an interview with MCV.

Cecil seems to prefer a digital distribution model, "Yes, we can put pressure on Internet service providers and bring a number of measures against piracy. But ultimately iTunes has proven that if you make distribution easier and put a price attractive, get the public's respect and, although this does not completely eradicate piracy, become less of a problem "he says.

Think that the best business model is the digital distribution and episodic games: "If we can show that this model can work will create new opportunities for other people."

Charles Cecil is currently working with Sumo Digital in a series of games related to Doctor Who series, which will regularly via digital download individual chapters.

Reality or pc game?

2010-04-30T10:31:00.000-07:00

2010 Gaming PC: Reality or pc game?

The digital realism is reaching unimaginable heights, to the verge of creating characters that we find difficult to classify as real or virtual. Let's say the girl in the image on the right. It is a 3D representation of a Korean girl. It looks real, right?. But after a few seconds looking at something tells us that something strange happens to her. Too perfect and cold at the same time. I miss that twinkle in his eye, the breath of life that we recognize instantly among our peers. Stare us a feeling of rejection that experts call "the valley disturbing."

PC Gaming Industry
The term was coined by Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori in 1970. It refers to a repulsive response that makes us a being too similar to humans but is sufficiently "non-human" so we can detect it. Overall, we produce more sympathetically as real a picture of the same girl.

From movies like "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" to "Avatar" has been done to progress in the representation of virtual beings who are able to meet the actors on the big screen. In the pc game world, how to tell a story that has been achieved by "Heavy Rain" could be a prelude to what will bring the cinema of the future. Films featuring characters made interactive computer capable of transmitting the same emotions as flesh and blood actors.

Current technology allows ever more convincing models. One of the latest developments has proposed a few weeks ago the company nVidia at the Game Developers Conference. An impressive simulator that can represent the movement, physics and appearance of the hair of a girl. We leave you with a video in which we make a demonstration of this amazing technology, which could be used in upcoming games.

Digital Encounters: Daniel Suarez, Call of Duty: World at War

2010-04-27T07:07:00.000-07:00

We met with Daniel Suarez, executive producer of Activision, a virtual meeting in which you are the protagonists. All questions and concerns raised by users is reflected in this exclusive interview.

After a first successful Digital encounter with Peter Hines about Fallout 3, which took place in the forums of the magazine a few weeks ago, Daniel Suarez has taken over and answered the questions that the user community over the proposed PCGameTrek days. The executive producer of Activision has shown a good sense of humor and, most importantly, a concern more than evident to demonstrate the new features World at War. This time the project has been borne by Treyarch, and on this issue, in addition to the impact and doubts arising as a result of the beta, have revolved around almost all of the questions. We summarized the interview in the following extract;

David Suarez. Good morning. I'm looking forward to the interview, I think we started on it shortly. I apologize in advance for not answering my questions in Castilian, my grandmother would have been very proud, but you probably partiríais readers laugh.

O Dae_soo: Why did you choose to Treyarch as the developer of the game after the huge success that was Infinity Ward with CoD4?

DS. Treyarch chose mainly for its history with the brand. They have been developing games for longer than World War II lasted. Many team members have worked in the first expansion to Call of Duty, United Offense (which actually is the old Grey Matter team, who worked on Return to Castle Wolfenstein). For many this is their fourth Call of Duty and also love this franchise.

Call of Duty: World At War (PlayStation 3)

unis1703: In COD4 the action took place today, and it was really awesome. Why have you gone back to the conflict of the Second World War?

DS. Just as CoD4 redefined the modern military shooter, we feel that we wanted to do the same with cod5 in regard to the Second World War. Infinity Ward after COD2 redefined this franchise and we feel that we did the same in CoD3. Treyarch has spent two years and much effort to analyze and qualify the key that could redefine the way in which the players understand the Second World War.

Call of Duty 5 (PlayStation 3)

kissadicto: Since World War 2 is a time of history much exploited in pc games and being the Call of Duty series a reference, what do you think can bring this new installment in this regard?

DS. World War to start strong in a new setting, the Pacific, we had not used before in the franchise. This gives us a new enemy, the Imperial Japanese Army, and dozens of new tactics and banzai charges, spider holes, Kamakazi attacks, etc., which actually increase the feeling of suspense and dramatic tension during the game. In the Russian campaign we have taken a very personal look for this battle from the eyes of a Russian sols and their revenge against the Nazi German army. It is the story is narrated by Gary Oldman, Sgt Reznov, who stars in a story really brutal, but very different from what we've seen before in a Call of Duty. I think it's one of the ways in which we staged to refresh the concept of the Second World War and everything that surrounds him.

Dying_day: I played well to the beta and my friends and I have encountered a lot of bugs. I killed a guy who was below the earth! Can we trust that all these defects have been corrected in the final?

DS. Yes, we are aware of all the problems of beta and we have corrected immediately. The PC version was released shortly after the 360 and solved some problems, and last week released a patch that amended some of the problems detected in the beta. We are very pleased with the acceptance we have received from users and we have been working on upgrades to ensure a smooth launch. We take into account the opinion of the fan community and it is very important to both Activision Treyarch view to providing the best gaming experience possible.

Riddick Vin Diesel PC Game

2010-04-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

Riddick Vin Diesel
INTERVIEW
Vin Diesel in Los Angeles received a set of questions from various media in the face of all the details on its Riddick. PCGameTrek.com Since we did not want to miss the opportunity to participate in this event.

Atari made an appointment call with Vin Diesel at 23:00 on Friday. Bad day to be waiting until night to end a hard day's work. We could not reject the offer or the opportunity to not only learn about the latest title in Tigon Studios, but also to ask some questions to the popular actor taking advantage of the promotion of his latest title from developer. Yes, Vin Diesel is not just a very versatile actor when he wants (his memorable role in Guilty Declaradme away from any box that placed him as a guy given to the action, but nothing more), also has a study which claims founder member and participant.

In addition to her personality is not the rings fall in explaining, as he did with an hour late, that his role in the production of the Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena was far more important than many consider, among other things because it was he who gave life to the script, was forced to record a new Motion Capture system that actor, in his own words, just never get used. Diesel is passionate about pc games in capital letters, and so this interview was emerging as a good opportunity to ask what were your early or what else has caught the attention of his career in the industry. With a title like Escape From Butchers Bay at the back of his studio, no doubt that we have a unique character with lots of interesting information to offer.

However, despite the nervousness that accompanies this kind of situation, the actor appeared in the room with an hour late. Atari took up the matter very wisely and left-to us and the rest of the media, including PCGameTrek was the only Spanish-in the presence of Randy Nelson, one of the designers of Assault on Dark Athena, who happy unveiled the first doubts of the press. Here we offer you the transcript of the first questions of the event, all focused on key aspects of the game;

Riddick Vin Diesel

Question - You have returned to rebuild from scratch Escape From Butcher's Bay for the launch of Dark Athena. Has an opportunity to include new features, or else the game is still as in your day?

Answer - Yes, of course. The main argument we had in our favor was the problems of compatibility between Xbox 360 and original Xbox, which is not allowed to enjoy the original title, so we decided to do it again so that users discovered what was the beginning of everything. We also had to offer the game also on the PlayStation, which never saw the light. It was a way to please the enthusiast community and we really believe we have achieved very positive results, which will surely delight both fans of the series and those who join it first.

P. How have you approached the multiplayer mode, one of the most important points of the original?

R. We have focused this modality in a different way, based on information from the universe of Riddick. We have included the way in which Riddick Pitch Black can run faster and use their innate abilities in the dark, while the other characters have to seek with flashlights and all kinds of junk. It is really a unique experience to be a FPS where premium not only action but also how to do things for the stage. You have to play to appreciate all that I am commenting and rating you can surely when you have the game in your hands.

P. Let us know what you had in mind when creating this sequel. What aspects are most important, any information you give us.

R. First, there is an environment very different from the first delivery. Keep in mind that it is the same production team, they're talented guys who put all their energies to create an adventure that meets expectations, but above all that is accurate to the original product that seek to represent. From the beginning we had great freedom of expression, although we had to retrieve all the conceptual art and completely change the atmosphere with respect to Escape From Butcher's Bay-ESBB from this moment.

Generational Crisis - PC Games 2010

2010-04-22T01:00:00.000-07:00

Much of today's games lack of difficulty and challenge, to find challenges that we must look back to the classics of yesteryear. Instant health regeneration, checkpoints in every inch of terrain, obstacles that are passed automatically ... How did it come to this?

Every time I read the comments from readers regarding my articles appeared in Back to the Past, the retro gaming section PCGameTrek is not uncommon to end meeting people who says he is disappointed with the current generation of consoles, even to the point of rejecting it altogether. The grounds, away from the hackneyed "any past was better" or "no longer make games like they used to," speak of disillusionment, loss of interest of securities that fail to fill enough to be worth them spending their leisure time in them ... I, the undersigned have thought himself free from this, to call it somehow generational crisis. There has always been disappointed with what it offers a new generation about what could be found in the former. He passed on the baton from 16 to 32 bits, happen again in the replacement of 32 by 128, and was expected to occur also in the change of the 128-bit for this generation "high definition."

I had remained indifferent to all these generational changes in the sense that the new generation games as much as I loved the old ones. Concepts are transformed, mechanical ways of understanding both the game as the industry itself and a thousand and one things, but still enjoyed the same level of Donkey Kong Country, a WipEout, a Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time or Oblivion. My unconditional love for this world remained impassive without changing trends and developments of this and that kind could erode. "Till death do us part, you'll never be unfaithful" I used to think about my favorite hobby. But something is changing. It has been two titles of the current generation who have blown my internal alarm. In recent weeks I have been playing a couple of shooters who had outstanding taste for some time: Killzone 2 and Uncharted 1. The result? Never in all my life, I was so bored when playing pc games.

The two titles I just mentioned have technical levels brutal, overwhelming, tremendous. The staging, artistic values, overwhelmed in the moment you set eyes on the screen. However, both games have me bored. Why? They are simple walks without any emotion or challenge, empty experiences in which you feel to be an omnipotent god to anyone or anything get to kneel. Both Killzone 2 and Uncharted in the first I played with the maximum levels of difficulty, and yes, on occasion managed to lie down. But when you lie down and you see that continuing in the same exact spot where you have lost their lives (although videojueguil concept of "life" became meaningless long ago), or even somewhat later (recurring situation in Uncharted because if you fall off a cliff, more often than not you find that reappears a few meters beyond that barrier, finding yourself with the game has risen to the challenge for you), you lose all interest in continuing to play. Because that's what I do: play. And for that I need a challenge, I need the game somehow penalize me if I fail, so that the failure to have any meaning or rationale.

Also, it's not just that you do not get penalized when enemies lie down, but not care less that reach hurt. With cover you for a few seconds, all fixed. It is called "spontaneous regeneration" that the popular Halo franchise and has done so much damage to the shooters. Where are the health units of yesteryear? Where is this tension, that measure your steps to the millimeter, because your health is low ebb and you know you have a new impact will be the end? What happened with that "I found a kit but do not need, so your location memorizaré back for him if I am on minimum? "And that feeling of loss when, after a shooting, you see your health bar has fallen by 50%? The lives and health units or continuations, have stopped making sense. And with that the games are over simple walks in becoming the only thing you can do is admire the magnificence of the graphics. Never mind that the enemy AI is more or less realistic. Opponents of the first Doom, possessors of an artificial intelligence that allowed them to go straight to you while shooting, were far more dangerous than the current enemies, no matter how elusive and accurate they are or how well you know barricade behind a column.

And not just talk about Uncharted and Killzone 2, but Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia (of course the current, not the classic) and many games of this generation. Where did it come that denial on the part of developers in providing challenges to the player? "No, by God, facilitémosles things as possible, lest they become frustrated and stop playing." That seems to be the unwritten rule that today everyone keeps to the letter. What are the impact of a bullet? Curémosles automatically, at that moment. What fall off a cliff? Let reborn and saved with that obstacle. What end up losing a life? Let's put checkpoints on every inch of land to avoid having to repeat a single previous installment. Forward, forward and forward. That seems to be the only thing that can be done in most current games. For that, you see, I see a movie better.

Yes, instead, what I did was return to the past. After turning on my PSP and take a turn in the PS Store I found the first Rayman, a game originally released in 1995. A delightful little gem of a two-dimensional platform that I did not hesitate a moment to download. And it all came back to make sense: difficulty, limited lives, no more than two checkpoints per phase, no health regeneration spontaneous ... That really was a game, instead of walking through the park that flood the store shelves by day today. If we focus on the evolution that has been (and never better) the Rayman series since that first and charming title that the franchise is today (the Rabbids), one can not help regretting the way you are taking Much of the industry.

Fortunately, there are still titles that have not forgotten how to be a pc game or what the user seeks to take up a control pad. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer. Hopefully, that indomitable Gauls located in certain coastal village, now and forever resist the invader. If not, well, we can always look back. Before I say goodbye and go and have a little game the first Crash Bandicoot (another wonderful franchise now disgraced), let me applaud the statements of this man. I wish everyone thought like him.

The Effect GT Gran Tourismo 2010

2010-04-20T11:08:00.000-07:00

The first real demonstration of Gran Turismo 5 has left the public cold. While trying to find out whether or not a final version, users highlight the importance of providing a quality product as evidence of fire before disbursing € 60 for a title.

How many referendums are necessary so that the developers are aware of the importance of dealing with a demonstration launch of a title (especially a triple A) shortly before it sees the light in the market? Users have spoken in a recent survey shows once again what we have been repeating in this weekly podcast home for active and passive: the 'demos', trial versions that allow us an idea about the look that will look particular security in question should be a prerequisite of any game that appears on the market. When the job is done well, community feedback is immediate. It puts in motion the machinery of mouth to mouth I taste, I like, and when the opportunity arises, I invite people around me to share in my discovery.

But what happens when it does not follow this line of work? When a developer, whether for the reasons whatsoever (internal pressure, speed in production, massive demand from fans ...) and offers the user a trial that generated more questions from those addresses. Konami he lived a few months ago with the presentation of PES2010 reviled, ground with a stick from all sides to bypass 50% of the news that was supposed to include the franchise this season. A Square Enix was happening the same with the first minutes of Final Fantasy XIII in Japan. Now it is the turn of one of the heavyweights of the industry, Sony's right hand, a great ally of the kind of driving, it was reinvented a decade ago to the delight of lovers of the four wheels: Polyphony.

The demonstration of Gran Turismo 5 has left an unimaginable shock a few days before that was done their appearance in the official official Sony Store. Within hours, the bazaar was totally collapsed, flooded with hundreds of thousands of fans who rushed ready to prove the supposed "first final" driving simulator. Days later, with little time to calmly analyze the quality that holds the show, are beginning to shuffle the reasons why Polyphony made available to its community of fans spoiled only the Nissan 370Z at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Certainly very austere, even for a test contralerroj as being organized for GT Academy.

First, you can not expect much more of a package of barely 300mb, a size that seems a little low for the technical power, that we have been enjoying in the international book fairs is highlighted. Secondly, it is clear that the physics engine, collisions, damage and many other basic features of any simulator is not integrated in its entirety. Third (though no less important), both the number of cars and circuits that we have access to less ridiculous is when to perform a review with feet and head, as it has wanted to do certain sectors of industry . Eye, may not understand these words as an uncompromising defense of the title of Polyphony, but an appeal for reflection on the consequences that may result in throwing a show like this a few months after Gran Turismo hits the shelves worldwide.

Going a little further one could say with confidence that this move by Polyphony has all the earmarks of being a term of Sony, a call to raise expectations about the imminent release of the game. We understand from the outset that a show does not necessarily represent the final quality of the title in question but, if so, in this case, why include a message that gives the opposite to start playing? Or one or the other: what ever do is play with the players generate impressions after trying a game. Not only bad for the fans, who do not know what to expect from the final version, also for the binomial publisher / developer. This leads to a sad conclusion: no win, neither party gets its target, which in business terms is defined as a failure.

We have reached a point where it almost does not matter what title is talking about when it comes to analyzing what gives a demonstration. The effect is usually always the same among the public. In Batman: Arkham Asylum live a totally different situation: Eidos hopes to have the title ready to then provide a petit avis of what is to come. It is the basic concept has always bear in mind when posting a trial version that does not convince. Create a bad show is what comes to be throwing stones on the roof of your own home, as we say in day to day: what you're doing bad yourself. It seems an easy concept to understand, so obvious, that does not explain how some companies are still sinning constantly commit the same error. It is time that things start to change, the user is taken as an integral part of the game and not simply as an obstacle before enriching their pockets at the expense of others.

Let's be sensible: the price of a game is too high to require a demonstration (in fact, has been that many users maintain a strict policy based on rent a game before buying it to prevent fraud, which represents a significant change in the psyche of the consumer), and even more for having to face situations such as that caused in this case the first contact with Gran Turismo 5, the title for many (so wrong) and has become the biggest fiasco next season. This is what is called the effect GT: poor management of your resources can ostracizing less twinkling of an eye. You'd better to Sony, and the other companies in general, begin to value more and better the effect may involve a mistake like this.

If it is really a failure or a mistake: we know that many times the counter-advertising works better than traditional sales methods, but this, of course, is another matter sand.

This column reflects only the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of PCGameTrek.

World of Warcraft: The Secrets of Ulduar

2010-04-18T01:29:00.000-07:00

INTERVIEW
Those of you who are weary of "raid" Naxxramas again and you're in luck, because the patch 3.1 is here. The number of new features is endless, so nothing better to discover all that talking to those most responsible for its development, Greg Street and Cory Stockton. Do you dare to challenge the old gods of Azeroth?

It has been hard to get, but the patch 3.1 is here. World of Warcraft never been more than 5 months without an update of content, and that is why millions of players around the world who daily pass into the lands of Azeroth went and eager to discover new challenges in the MMORPG Blizzard. The patch 3.1, titled "The Secrets of Ulduar" enter World of Warcract about 1 giga of news, both in terms of new content and settings of all that entered the patch for the latest expansion Wrath of the Lich King .

To celebrate this special event in what is the day to day the successful MMORPG, we have had occasion to talk with the heads of the ongoing development of World of Warcraft: Greg Street (Ghostcrawler), chief designer of World of Warcraft responsible for balancing the different classes of the game, and Cory Stockton, responsible for developing maximum dungeons and architect of what is the biggest novelty of the patch 3.1, Ulduar. So, we leave you with an interview that will probably answer all the questions revolve around the first big patch after the release of Wrath of the Lich King.

Broadly speaking, and before delving into the various sections, what gives us the patch 3.1 to players of World of Warcraft?

Well, as you know, the patch revolves around the new dungeon, Ulduar, so we could say that this new "raid" is the biggest novelty. However, we have introduced a host of new features, among which are the Argent Tournament to be held from now on in Icecrown, a massive amount of new objects to get the double branch of talent, several additional difficulty modes for 14 heads of Ulduar, new achievements ... in short, a lot of content for any player.

Now you mention the double branch of talent, and on the basis that since the launch of World of Warcraft one of the design features of the classes was that virtually all of them could develop different roles within the battle, why it has taken both made a much-desired functionality like this?

Although it is true that already in the past several hybrid classes could be considered as to their role in the battle, it was not until recently when all these roles were really truly viable. Before The Burning Crusade, our intention was that a warrior was a tank, a healer and a priest. There were alternatives, yes, but they were balanced, much less as they are now. Not the same way we took care of all talent trees. However, and especially after the launch of Wrath of the Lich King, we do believe that now any class can be viable in more than one role, and that is why it is now that we have decided to implement this feature, which allows all players quickly change talents and glyphs without having to go each time for coach class.

Many players, especially the most experienced, complained about Naxxramas presented little difficulty and, in general, most of the PVE content that introduced the latest expansion. Ulduar Could that be the dungeon that the players more "hardcore" were waiting for?

Yes, without any doubt. Naxxramas dungeon was the most difficult of the game before the release of The Burning Crusade, and the reality is that very few people got to move on it. We wanted to make Naxxramas in its version for 25 people a dungeon accessible to all players and if we also take into account the content of it was almost the same as the old version, it is normal that the more experienced will be missed a challenge. But as we said, Ulduar dungeon itself may be considered ideal for this kind of player, for the leaders who live with, as happened with Sartharion, several modes of difficulty for the clans that want to get the best possible equipment.

Mass Effect 2 is the way

2010-04-15T09:50:00.000-07:00

Bioware's latest work has returned to swat the foundation of the gaming industry. The excellence of this game allows you to simply become a necessary purchase, but questioned the limitations of the action game in the third person appeared so far.

Mass Effect 2 is the name of fashion in the world of videogames. In a spectacular start at the 2010 Games, and what is yet to come, "the sequel to Bioware's space opera has won all outbreaks of the industry. Metacritic, the collectors notes in the press, asked last week about Shepard's new adventure, if we were at the game of the year in the month of January. The numbers justify such audacity: 96 half after more than eighty international analysis. They are not alone. Number of prestigious publications have not hesitated to compare him with the great name of 2009, Uncharted 2, or wonder if there really is a match for Mass Effect 2 in the eleven months remaining to finish the year.

"Victims of excessive hype around the game there or the real reasons for such extreme praise? Rather the latter. And totally justified. After finishing immersed in the suicide mission of Commander Shepard during sessions in which one never finds the time to close the console, Mass Effect 2 shows, simply, that is the way forward in the world of videogames. The experience is the game at all levels provides sufficient grounds for the formula is copied and exploited by other companies. It is not compared to a specific game, it goes beyond. This is the concept; playable base that sits above the table.

Mass Effect 2 surcharge. Toca many keys. And it does so with excellence in each of its sections may despair to those who want to classify pc game genres. In the future it will cost about labels. And therein lies the greatness of Bioware's work. Mix Master battles with third-person action-type that hold to the greats of the genre, with rises of skills, better weapons and equipment and classes to choose from. Indeed, also in simplified form (the purists have a role here for the pseudo-critical vein) and accessible to all. Not counting the strategy used when the possibility of attacks and give orders to teammates. The great war that Marcus Fenix in Gears of War falls short by his side. And speaking of the game from Epic Games, it can do any other game in the third person action or adventure. The current proposals, as supply concerns and possibilities, they pale next to Shepard and company. Why? are limited.

And is that not simply mixing RPG and action. It is meaningful action, "leaving behind arguments that are merely excuses to kill without rhyme or reason, and likely to tap our movements. And in that, with the created universe and its characters, no rival in Mass Effect 2. And if so, surely some mention Bioware's own work, experts in the field. A world alive with people of all kinds. Some may say that huge mapped vast in NPC (non playable characters) and tasks to be solved and there. Oblivion, Fallout 3, Dragon's Age. These games need something that only serves to magnify the world of Mass Effect: the charisma of its inhabitants. Characters deep, full of feelings, contradictions, and stories behind them.

Moral decisions are the icing on the cake in a staging mature than most. We decide how we are, what we want around us. It really goes wrong in depending on which intersections, and subsequent doubts do not disappear: 'What if ...? "Is repeated within us while we are convinced we did the right thing. The point differential in Mass Effect 2 is that this does not affect the personality of the characters. We chose the path, they will remain living, charismatic, believable. The power of decision is at odds with having characters 'real'. Understanding how these actors not real they choose their own path but do not speak, no one sees them, they are not feeling.

Some will say that this debate could have been put on the table with the first Mass Effect. Yes and no. While the original work had a more pronounced RPG component, but the balance of your proposal is resented in moments of action. This second part of the polished, continues to move inexorably to what can be considered the total game and shows that the limitations we have always taken as normal, under the umbrella of being an adventure, be an action game, etc.. and conventions that this entails, and meaningless. Mass Effect 2 clearly demonstrate to the rest: If a character decides on its own through a video sequence, is not due to the linearity of a particular genre. It is due to the limitation of the proposal playable. And if you can not shine next to Bioware's work in any of the ways. Those who consider action adventure, third person shooters, or similar, have much work ahead. The overall game concept has form and name.

Modern Warfare 2: Stimulus Package

2010-04-13T08:45:00.000-07:00

INTERVIEW
Following criticism from the player community, we spoke with Rob Bowling of Infinity Ward to clarify some points about the controversial war simulator downloadable content.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was one of the titles that marked last year. In this so far this has been uncovered as the enormous success expected to be, but it has done with the help of his campaign not only alone, but with the help of impressive multiplayer mode that has done as good times pass over half of the amateur community that has this unique, regularly being the most played title on Xbox Live every week. Robert Bowling, an active member of the development of strategies Modern Warfare (he designed the combat tactics that later will be torn down by the enemy) has been responsible for presenting the latest map pack that has appeared on the market, first to date. Nobody can answer this question better than the fans themselves, especially when the community was up in arms against what is considered an unfair price -15 euros for a pack of 5 multiplayer maps, 2 of which are rescued from a previously COD .

Thus, in order to answer all your questions, Activision has given us the ability to chat via telephone with Bowling to hear more closely what the 'Stimulus Package' that will be released on 30 March, will offer for the price of 1200 Microsoft Points. As announced at E3, the PS3 and PC users will have to wait a little longer to enjoy it but, nevertheless, is a good time to find out what offer and for answers to this controversial IW. Stimulus Package includes Crash and Overgrown maps, taken from Call of Duty 4 and completely original three maps; Bailout (composed of several levels), Storm (industrial area) and Salvage, which locations will use the snow of the title. Concerns about them this interview.

1. What time began to develop the DLC in particular, during the production of the original game or a posteriori? Many users complain that companies cut material of their games and then make extra money in the form of DLC.

Response - We started to develop the DLC in early January, although its design predates. We took a short break during Christmas after the original release and then continue doing piecework on maps until finally we completed a few weeks ago.

2. Okay, so already had in mind in preparing this package before launching the game, but did not start working on it until later.

So, we prefer to take a break, think about things calmly and then focus on the demands of gamers.

3. This being so, what could you say to the players to understand the value of this product? What innovations are included to justify this package has been released separately?

New Call of Duty Announced
Well, basically, our goal is to add variety to the multiplayer, giving people the opportunity to discover new material to that previously had no access. To do this we have based on feedback from players and the community, we have asked to see what news they wanted to see, further squeezing what ways, because as you know all about them when it comes to this kind of products . There is also room for surprises than anyone expected. This time we can say that here we find a little something for all players (Translator's note: Bowling uses a play on words in English). In the Stimulus find three brand new maps based on certain aspects of the original while also mapped include two remodeled extracted and Call of Duty 4 (most played). We tried to make each player feel a little of what you like so you can enjoy it the way you want. So what do you like, fighting as a team? That's what the map Storm, a new map that can exploit this plane.

Back to the Past: Street Fighter Alpha 2 & 3

2010-04-10T04:12:00.000-07:00

In Back to the Past back to put on the kimono to continue paying homage to Street Fighter, the most renowned franchise as far as the fighting genre is concerned. This time we stop at Street Fighter Alpha 2 & 3. Versions of recreational, conversions and revisions, curiosities ... Hadoken!

That the Street Fighter series has been, is and always will be one of the ten most important franchises in pc game history is something that can not be discussed. This one you have before your eyes is the third story we devote to such a great and long series. In the first round we reviewed in detail the original Street Fighter and its legendary sequel (along with countless revisions thereto), as well as paying attention to the various entries in the anime world that has had the saga of struggle for excellence. The second round focused on the first Street Fighter Alpha, but also devoted a number of paragraphs to tell the curious history of Gouken, Ryu and Ken's teacher since he emerged as a false rumor of a famous work by reason of the specialized publication April Fools' Day (the equivalent of our Holy Innocents) from 1992 until his final appearance as a character real hidden in the arcade version of Street Fighter IV (2008) and playable in the game's namesake domestic conversions appeared a year later.

And speaking of Street Fighter IV, we can only rejoice because their popularity, instead of forward, still more in vogue than ever. The final installment of SF remains by far the game of its kind most played online (with all that means to a pc game, and if you tell it to World of Warcraft or Modern Warfare 2), all while Capcom's latest preparations for a review, with the name of Super Street Fighter IV offers many new features that would almost be worthy of consideration as a new installment of the long numbered franchise. But this section does not look to the future, so will our faithful old DeLorean lead us to take a quick look at the history of the franchise until we stop at the final two installments of the trilogy, Street Fighter Alpha for testing all detail.

The Street Fighter series debuted in the world of pc games in 1987 by a recreational curious that broke the mold in a genre (versus control) until then not very popular recurring or face the fans. This first SF was fairly criticized for its nefarious control (run a Hadoken was tremendously difficult, let alone a Shoryuken), but managed to corner the successful enough that Capcom decided to plan the creation of a sequel. That game came in 1991, was called Street Fighter II and revolutionized the world of videogames as a few titles they had done before. SFII became an immense success both in leisure and in their subsequent adaptations to home, so much so that Capcom simply throw in the following years various revisions (SFII Champion Edition, Turbo Hyperfighting SFII, Super SFII ...) clearly aimed at further squeezing goose that lays the golden eggs with a minimum expenditure of resources in the process.

While Capcom was asleep on his laurels, his main rival in the genre of the fight vs, SNK, gave birth to a juegazo after another: Fatal Fury Special, Art of Fighting 2, Samurai Shodown, The King of Fighters '94 ... It was precisely this last game that shook the foundations on which sat the throne of the creator of Street Fighter, forcing her to stop navel-gazing to get back to work. Thus, in 1995 it was Street Fighter Alpha, the first SF created from scratch since the release of SFII. The game exploited to maximum advantage CPS2 recreational plate to put on display a dramatic and colorful graphical section, clearly inspired by the superb film Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994). The character designs also received inspiration from the film, as in Street Fighter Alpha we met with some Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li in youth versions. That is why the SFA is arguably talking about was between the first two Street Fighter numbered.

While Street Fighter Alpha was excellent in all sections, fans viciously criticized the limited roster of playable characters (ten plus three hidden) and the small number of existing scenarios (many characters share the same decor). And is that after taking a look at the game fairly quickly and is sensed precipitation in its market launch, probably because Capcom wanted to put an entirely new delivery of his most famous saga of struggle in the market as soon as possible so that SNK, its main rival, has not taken more advantage in the genre that the creator of Street Fighter had raised to the altars in the early 90s. SFA was a success, so Capcom, and more calm and patient, began to call to schedule a sequel outdo the original Street Fighter Alpha in each and every one of its sections. Well, once made a brief summary in the style of "In previous episodes ..." it is time to move on. The proud SFA 2 and 3 ahead.

F1 2010: Keys to success

2010-04-08T03:15:00.000-07:00

After three years, a new title based on the F1 circus will arrive in a few months. What elements should be included for that title was actually dreamed up by amateurs? Here our opinion ...

We can say without equivocation that few sports in the world so that they combine technology, improving daily, lots of expertise and research support, and yet that all this also depends on a person who needs to be done in a special wood to succeed. This is Formula 1, an amalgam of elements very important before you begin the season as during it. The development of the fireball begins when a season has not even finished the last. Dozens of engineers, test hours in the wind tunnel, aerodynamic studies, testers doing miles and miles, the boosters will always try to get more power, tire tests under various conditions, ... and in the end everything depends on a pilot has enough to make arrests in the last chicane, braking worry more than your competitor and get fun in the home straight.

And so long as everything else in the race runs smoothly. Not to mention free practice, qualifying laps of Q1, Q2 and Q3, that accompanies the weather, that is not immersed in an indirect impact, or that different types of mechanical failures do not appear, overheating motor, good pit stops, including the output of a safety car may be good for our interests, ... Current F1 depends on many things, that the technology involved is only part of the core. Two weeks of work between Grand Prix and Grand Prix can break down because the pilot has taken two tenths of a second later a curve being stuck in the escape, or because it has limited the engine when I took advantage and do not force it has decided to stop lying or simply because, without wishing to enable pit speed limiter during the race (hello, Hamilton). For all this, and much more, Formula 1 is so attractive.

Actually many of us gamers to enjoy we love racing games, arcade games and simulators either. In this case, the desire of a good title for this specialty has long been dormant. The sensation of speed, emulate our favorite drivers, feel (within our means) what it would drive a Ferrari, run in Monaco, etc, all this was done to pray for a few years (the last title was the title of the genus launched in 2007 for PS3, though it may be "Grand Prix" of Geoff Crammond idolized the best example of this virtual sport). However, Codemasters is working on the new F1 2010 more than three years. Especially in Spain with the arrival of the brilliant Fernando Alonso F1 has been followed up more closely, and perhaps also why our country is expected in May as water arrival of the new game, with the Spaniard and dressed entirely in red for the home Maranello.

Last year we could try the first approach of the British house the F1 circus both PSP and Wii, and we can not say that the results have been particularly successful. It was also clear that until the arrival of the versions of "strong" on PC, Xbox360 and PS3 can not do a full-value analysis of the intentions of the developers, previously involved in pseudo-court titles like Race Driver GRID Simulator or more Colin McRae DIRT arcade and more elaborate-and second-hand. However, everything you have told us and our partner Xcast well explained in his progress last week, the 2010 F1 paint really well. But ... it has everything it should? Are there elements that are still in time to be included? Incluiríais what this game you to F1 was the most complete and spectacular story? From our humble opinion, and always constructive plan, we will appoint the factors should not miss the next section of Codemasters, and according PCGameTrek, a title would really round. Surely many of you incluiríais other things, or just the same elements, but modified. We know ... it is impossible to please everyone. F1 2010 PC Game Review can make you expect more from this pc game.

While Alonso has won the first race, while Vettel seems to be the tough competitor who has to contend this year the Spaniard (if his Red Bull respond), while de la Rosa, Alguersuari and Hispania Team Racing Championship are more Spanish than is recalled, while Australia has witnessed a dramatic comeback Spanish, and the largest of the large-alias-Schumacher has returned to its natural place, we'll bite the bullet content to see the championship and await the arrival of the title that occupies. Are you with us? Let's take this car firmly that soon we can control and give way ...

3 PC Gaming News of April 8th 2010

2010-04-08T03:05:00.000-07:00

*Free weekend of multiplayer PC Modern Warfare 2
From today until Sunday we can play for free on-line facet of the game.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Valve announced this morning that today Thursday 8 April to Sunday 11 can play for free at multiplayer Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PC version.

The pre-discharge of this part of the title is available free from tonight through Steam itself, and the time when the free period runs out you can purchase the game directly at the normal price of 59.99 euros.

*Void Dark Zero will also come to PC and iPhone
Currently there are no price, but the day April 12.
Capcom has announced that Dark Void Zero, 8-bit version of Loose Dark Void, will also be PC and iPhone after successful Nintendo DS, which has worked well since its launch commercially in the past month of January.

The game can be purchased via Steam on PC on 12 April, and although not yet announced its official price, knowing that the DSi Ware original cost no more than $ 5 we assume that these versions do not set your cost far beyond that figure.

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The leader of The White Stripes recommended for aspiring musicians to leave the game
"It is depressing to get your label and tell you that kids are learning your music for Guitar Hero"
The leader of The White Stripes recommended for aspiring musicians to leave the game
The always controversial Jack White, frontman of the band The White Stripes, has made a statement in which he speaks of a series of recommendations for aspiring musicians. Recommendations passing by to stop playing video games or pull the Auto-Tune and others.

"The aspiring musicians need to stop playing games, throwing their programs of Auto-Tune, and cut his three-stringed guitars," said White. Recall that the musician himself last year and expressed difficulties with programs such as Guitar Hero or Rock Band: "It is depressing that it is your mark and tell you that kids are getting to know your music by Guitar Hero," said White in 2009 itself.

World in Conflict 2010

2010-03-31T16:42:00.000-07:00

Fast and complex strategy

One of the main barriers of traditional strategy games for fans of first-person shooter is the "slowness" of development and excessive micro-management "which typically require. Some games have tried to facilitate and simplify the concept of real time strategy, but the complexity is not usually something that frightens the geeks of the FPS, that's not the problem, rather the habit of being in the center of the fighting from the beginning.

Sierra takes a few months promise a strategy game in real time much quicker pace than realistic, with troops coming into direct combat with an online gaming component very strong and amazing graphics: World in Conflict.
Having played more than promising a beta online, Vivendi Spain (Distributor in Spain) invited us to see how their offices in fellowship, in addition to testing the final code multiplayer, with enhanced graphics and new options.

The first thing we saw (and played) on our visit was the online mode, so frantic and fast as promised. For resources will not have to build any building materials in exchange for us soldiers (absurd notion in itself but we are used). What are some points we will be getting purchase of units increase with time and our achievements, allowing us to call in reinforcements, be they soldiers, equipment, air strikes and other destructive forces, including the powerful (and very expensive) combo atom.
These units will be deployed to the map point faction controlled by our desire, allowing you to place them closer to the action as possible and defend strategic points or attack the enemy by a sudden flank. The basic objective of an online game is to control a series of dots on the map simultaneously, leaving roadblocks within which buildings may also barricade to defend them.

After playing a while it becomes clear that the promise of quick action is met, will not be gone in five minutes she was distributing tow, but what surprises strategic change is the game, which affect our decisions on types of troops to deploy, destruction stage elements such as bridges or buildings or coordination with our partners to launch coordinated attacks, keeping in mind that on a computer online all the players share a pool of money than to spend all the time.

Crazy Machines 2

2010-03-27T23:30:00.000-07:00

How often have we tried to create some crazy experiment, strange machines, performing some combination of household item and we should not create chain reactions with all sorts of objects. Well, now thanks to Crazy Machines 2 is based on some things mentioned above available in our computer without having to put ourselves in danger, either by solving those created by the machine or invention itself, so you can start preparing your mind and show of what you can.

An objective

The main object is to go beyond the different levels proposed by the mad scientist Doc To use it you will have to go very everyday objects and others not, some of which may include: springs, bulbs, boxes, balls, toasters, robots, ramps ... surpassing the 300, but considerable numbers after giving the "play" you'll see a ripple effect, and whether all is well in place since overcome the level. In this way the game we will use all our ingenuity and imagination.

Graphics

Graphically the title is very well adapted, ie we will not have incredible detail throughout the game, but in substance, such as each of the objects that have to interact perfectly recreated and achieving a good visual effect when it is put into operation, a laser, a light bulb, the rotation of some nuts, the rebound of a mannequin against springs ... are examples.

While funds remain somewhat soulless, because everything in it is mounted on a gray wall of wood, trying to imitate the subject in which we find ourselves. Through all this, we can put the game in high definition resolutions for players with more powerful computers, as a user with more limited resources may also enjoy the game without being demanding of your requirements.

Sound

Monotonous melodies, trying to go a little in keeping with the theme of the game itself, but eventually may get to become rather tiresome, but on a PC you can always run our music player.

Gamers Wait for these PC Games

2010-03-24T14:57:00.000-07:00

The best thing that comes to your PC.

The PC gaming world can sometimes seem alien to everything that moves daily blogs from the web and video game news, there is always talk more than the console versions of the same titles and PC exclusive, with most honorable exceptions, are usually left parked by the little impact on sales and follow-up by gamers (World of Warcraft separately).

To show that PC players will have reason to give cane to expensive graphics cards of their teams, we intend to list the 4 games (and one more tip) that will make us be proud of our PCs in 2010.

1 - Rage
id Software and John Carmack ... We know that Rage will technically be the bomb, we do not know is whether they will be able to return to the glory of Quake and Doom I / II or whether we will continue the mediocrity playable Doom III / Quake IV.

2 - Deus Ex 3
The first delivery was an absolute clasicazo, an evolution of System Shock playable system that culminated after Bioshock. The second delivery is no longer a passable FPS. Does the third? We'll see, but out of respect to the original include it in this list.

3 - Fracture
As absolute fan of X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter (does anyone remember those games?) I've been waiting for something modern to match. There have been several near-successful attempts, as the original or Freelancer Jumpgate, Jumpgate Evolution, but this promises to be all that we have been waiting and more ... If I'm honest is the game for any platform, I most look forward with Halo Reach.

4 - All Point Bulletin
Typically, and for all we know so far, this game would not include in the list, but developed by the creators of the most underrated game of all time (the GLORIOUS Crackdown) and having all the earmarks of playable maintain the spirit of this, next to a persistent online world can be "silent success" of 2010.
To take into account.

S4 League PC Game Modes

2010-03-21T13:52:00.000-07:00

New game modes for S4 League
It makes possible the game with single player Arcade mode.

Many users of S4 League threw missing a single-player mode in which to test their avatars before facing other equipment. Thus, Burda: IC announces that the next update is added to the Arcade mode, a mode that allows players to fight alone against animals, guards or bosses controlled by AI. These enemies appear at random, allowing the items are always different.

Players can access the Arcade Mode at any time, presenting various phases and adjustable levels of difficulty. The main motivation of the community is the ability to train and practice their team skills and strategies without risking the victory points or worsen their game statistics.

Furthermore, the Arcade Mode offers the possibility of other 3 players join the game and overcome a cooperative manner.

FSX Games

2010-03-19T20:19:00.000-07:00

Finally the awaited FSX has started his final gait, on Monday 24 July was presented in Madrid to the press.

There were some sites of importance in the field of computer games and flight simulation fans, all in the headquarters facility of Microsoft and Spanish responsible charge of Head of Aces and designer, Paul Lange, recently arrived U.S. to attend Campus Party in Valencia and also perform the presentation of its product to enthusiasts and simulation games that impressive frame. Exercising as a translator of Oscar del Moral presentation, product manager of Microsoft Spain.

As expected, the expectations over the past year, based on photos and comments on the new Flight Simulator X, was crept to the fans of this type of simulation programs are totally satisfied with that seen in this presentation.

To begin to comment that this is fully compatible with FSX which until now had ... Flight Simulator 2004, so anything bought or mounted at the level of scenarios or aircraft is lost when you install the new FSX, and this in itself is all good news because there's nothing to throw away .

Another important development is that contrary to what we all thought, the FSX is made of 100% to work on Windows XP and not on the new Windows Vista, in fact the latter will not come until early next year and what FSX we have in our stores with a large synchronized global launch for this fall, said Paul Lange obviously not leaving aside the possibilities that will give the new Windows Vista and its Directx10 modern technology, so that once launched certainly be made available to buyers through Microsoft FSX Update An update to take advantage of all these improvements.

And how is the new FSX? ... it simply stunning. Something different from what they knew as far scenarios, weather, pictures of aircraft or flight, etc.. A world seen from the air resembles an awful way to camp. The mountains, rivers, cities, airports and a huge charge another dimension and so on are now more real views on any of the previous versions, for example, major airports like Madrid Barajas has searched absolute level of detail, including the new Terminal T4. This version contains autogen system can get to stop any small computer for this to be very powerful because the world literally comes to life.

Supreme Commander 2 in tha market!

2010-03-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

Supreme Commander 2 is available!
For now only in its edition compatible.
Square-Enix title informs us that the Supreme Commander 2 is already on sale in Europe as a PC edition to the Euros 39'95 price, while the Xbox 360 version will not reach stores until April 1. The game was developed by Gas Powered Games, and you can visit the official website: www.supremecommander2.com

History

Set 25 years after the end of the Infinite War, Supreme Commander 2 starts with a galaxy of balance by the recent assassination of newly elected President of the fragile Colonial Defense Coalition. Members of the Coalition (the United Earth Federation, the Illuminate and the Cybran Nation) are blaming each other and across the galaxy are heard the first rumblings of war.

Features

• Take on the enigmatic three commanders, old friends from each of the factions: United Earth Federation (UEF), the Illuminate and the Cybran Nation, who are mired in the aftermath of a galactic conflict.
• Explore a rich game, led by the characters and single player that stretches over 18 missions by providing a new level of emotional connection to the genre of strategy games in real time, or battle online to enjoy an exciting multiplayer experience.
• action-packed Fighting a massive scale, wars in vast land and naval air units and visually stunning environments that have come to life thanks to an innovative rendering technology into a complete evolution of the controls of the games real time strategy for both platforms.
• Improve and customize armies with new weapons and technology and deploy it instantly on the battlefield, turning a basic level tank in a combat unit multifunctional high-powered guns and several anti-aircraft devices.
• Experience wild experimental war machines that can change the balance of power in a given time.
• Enjoy a redesigned user interface and restructured to focus entirely on combat, combat tactics and making strategic decisions in high-level, offering a vision of improved player in the strategic zoom view.

Terminator Salvation PC Game

2010-03-11T23:47:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for the beginning of the end?

PCGameTrek could attend the presentation of the new Terminator Salvation game at the offices of Warner Bros. Interactive in Madrid. The game is being developed by GRIN Studios, known for making some very good PC ports, such as Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter, and secuela. Also by other titles such as Bionic Commando Rearmed and the film adaptation of Wanted the game for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Based on the upcoming movie Terminator Salvation, produced by Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures, the videogame of the same name offers the possibility of assuming the role of Jonh Connor, a resistance soldier fighting for survival against forces far superior Skynet.

The adventure takes place two years before the events depicted in the film, in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles and decimated. We are faced with an action game in the third person with a very graphic part worked, leaving us to observe large and partially destructible scenery and an easy and intuitive control system, comprising an innovative and versatile cover system, along with other details unique to the game, as The new machines are designed specifically for him and the wide range of weapons taken directly from the film, where we can find shotguns, machine guns, heavy weapons, grenades, rocket launchers and a few others. Although the game reminded us of the already quite well known game of Epic Games, Gears of War, something that really is all admiration and praise for the Xbox 360 exclusive title.

We must also say that the only game we've seen subtitled into Castilian and totally lacking in online modes, offering only a campaign mode and the ability to play with a fellow co-operatively on the same console.
With an estimated life of 11 hours. Terminator Salvation gives us a completely visceral gaming experience, in which the characters and history play a crucial role, because thanks to the game can find more details on this epic saga.

Terminator Salvation will be available at stores across the country on May 29 for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC, one week before the film's release on 5 June.

Batman: Arkham Asylum PC Game

2010-03-07T07:05:00.000-08:00

Batman: Arkham Asylum - Best Game of the Year Edition

The world of comics fans have found in Batman: Arkham Asylum a reference title in the catalog consolero: an incredible technical quality, an interesting mechanical playable, surprising development ... Well, if you have not yet been able to test how wear the mantle of Batman maybe you should wait a bit until the launch of what promises to be the most complete version of the game: Velvet Assassin: Game of the Year Edition.

This Game of the Year edition should include all downloadable chapters released both here and in America (Insane Night, Prey In The Darkness, Dem Bones and Crime Alley), including exclusive content from the collector vesion ... And of course the Xbox 360 should be able to prove the Joker.

It's risky venture to bring forward other content, since as many of you know Rocksteady Studios is already immersed in the development of the sequel. We will keep you informed of developments.

Star Trek Online PC Game Preview

2010-03-03T11:33:00.000-08:00

Star Trek Online: Ships spectacular to conquer space

Hand in hand with Bandai Namco Games comes a batch of unpublished images of Star Trek Online, the highly anticipated MMORPG that is poised to repent in one of the games of the year thanks to the success of its beta.

For those who still do not know, Star Trek Online is set several years after Star Trek Nemesis and leads to a galaxy in constant war, we face the hostile natives, space pirates and other races with whom we have conflicts.

The beta of Star Trek Online MMO PC Game has been published on 26 January. To enjoy the full game, you will have to wait until March 5.

Mass Effect 2 PC Game Preview

2010-02-28T01:46:00.000-08:00

Mass Effect 2 - Discover the combat potential of the Soldier

Bioware did not want to leave us without knowing the 6 classes available for our hero in Mass Effect 2 and is revealed, one by one, their possibilities. On this occasion we soldier in action, an excellent marksman expert in weapons handling.

El Soldado (Soldier) stands as the best bet for players who prefer to fight from a distance and exploit the game mechanics of FPS. Besides having a broader array than any other kind, the soldiers have access to unique weapons and can use special ammunition: bullets igneous, electrical or capable of freezing the enemy are just some examples of its potential ...

Mass Effect 2 PC Game 2010 has came out on 28 January 2010. We will keep you informed.

Hellgate London pc

2010-02-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hellgate London will rebound soon

Hellgate London was an RPG style with the Devil, albeit with a different perspective and with a post-apocalyptic theme. The result, a game that even with failure, was great fun.

Online mode also contained an interesting trying to somehow emulate the great online RPG games. The result was very interesting, but unfortunately I have failed and the game not only disappeared, but the developer.

Now will bring with new name, Hellgate: Resurrection and will from the hand of a Korean company that will leave only the part online. With a business model similar to games such as Silkroad Online, see this game again soon, but with another name in download sites.

Currently there are no official date, but appears to be over 2010.

WoW: Cataclysm

2010-02-20T01:18:00.000-08:00

News: You can reserve WoW: Cataclysm

Fans of World of Warcraft you can make reservation for the new expansion of the game, Cataclysm. And is that some sites already accept pre-orders beginning today.

Specifically, Amazon offers the option to book it from here if you live in Europe, for 24.99 pounds (with change, about 29 euros). If you reside in the U.S. have to do it from this link and pay $ 39.99.

There is still no date for the launch of Cataclysm, but is speculated to be launched in August and, as happened with Wrath of the Lich King, will have a closed beta phase of four months.

Splinter Cell: Conviction pc

2010-02-16T04:54:00.000-08:00

News: Splinter Cell: Convictionpc
Ubisoft wants to focus on the great franchises

These weeks the big companies come together to discuss the outlook for the coming fiscal year and now it's Ubisoft's turn. Thus, the most important thing that could be drawn from their meeting again is that focus on games for the major platforms, Xbox 360 and PS3, and leave aside some production for DS.

And is that, given the figures of last year, which have worked best for them are strong titles. The casual franchises have not finished booting up, and also is true that there have been bad figures expected successful titles, such as adaptation of the blockbuster video game avatar.

Thus, in the 2010-11 fiscal year Ubisoft will focus on its most popular franchises, including features for Splinter Cell (which has been delayed), Ghost Recon and Prince of Persia, plus the new "episode" Assassin's Creed (and possible third) and new games in the series and Driver Rabbids, though the latter have yet to detail.

Regarding figures Ubisoft wants to reach EUR 1,040 million when the fiscal year ends on 31 March 2010.

ASUS Rampage Extreme III for PC Gaming

2010-02-12T10:40:00.000-08:00

ASUS Rampage Extreme III supports 6-core - PC

The new motherboard from Asustek is underway and is called Rampage Extreme III. This motherboard is ready for Microprocessors i7/Core i9 Core Socket LGA-1366 and for gulftown 6-Core Intel.

This motherboard would be ready also for overclocking, which could get a high yield of the plate making various checks and adjustments. Any community considering ROG (Republic of Gamers) members. A community of overclockers to improve PC performance for a better gaming experience.

In addition to supporting the Core i7 and Core i9 for LGA-1366 socket gulftown and 6-Core Intel includes support for USB 3.0 and SATA 6 Gb / s, this being ideal for delivering high data transmission at 34 percent and 51.4 percent respectively. For this will be possible to transfer a 20GB HD movie or a song of 4 MB in less than 70 seconds, 0.01 seconds, respectively.

The Rampage Extreme III will support up to 4 ATI HD 5840 in CrossfireX for higher graphics performance. The price is rumored to be around 277 euros and will go on sale in March with the launch of the 6-core processors.

TV spot for Mass Effect 2010

2010-02-10T05:01:00.000-08:00

Shepard stars in a TV spot for Mass Effect 2 - PC, Xbox 360

In less than two weeks we will be able to finally enjoy Bioware Mass Effect 2 and reminds us to publish the title's television spot, which can be seen in the UK. The video stars the Commander Shepard and only serves to reaffirm its visual and technical quality. It will be available for PC and Xbox 360.

Mass Effect 2 will once again put us in the skin of the popular character, who must struggle against all odds to get save the human race. The video shows us a Shepard made with CGI animation techniques, as seen in other trailers before, and reminds us of the importance of recruiting the right team.

Best Screenplay for PC Games 2009

2010-02-09T01:03:00.000-08:00

Announced the nominees for Best Screenplay for Games 2009 - PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Recently, the Writers Guild of America-American writers' association, has published the list of nominees for the best book of 2009. Uncharted 2, Modern Warfare 2, WET, Assassin's Creed II and X-Men Origins: Wolverine have been the winners, who must wait until 20 February to finally know if they get the prize.

As explained by the WGA, the decision to include a section devoted exclusively to the world of interactive entertainment is for the new times live. We remind you, if not you know already, that this association is one of the most respected in the country, which annually presents awards to films usually aim for an Oscar in the category of Best Original Screenplay and Adapted.

A priori, it seems the PS3 exclusive would venture to gain, but both WET and Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin's Creed 2 in the chase. Possibly, X-Men Origins is the worst position, but as for the awards you never know. Here you can find the official list of nominations.

Video Games or Porn! 2010 (PC)

2010-02-05T06:22:00.000-08:00

Ron Jeremy says that video games are more negative than porn

Of course there are times when it would be better to remain silent. The popular and legendary porn actor Ron Jeremy said recently that video games were more harmful than X-rated films for children and young people on the planet. The statements are circulating the net like wildfire and many people wonder whether all this "roll" the actor has lost its way.

"Studies have shown that violent video games are a greater negative influence," said Jeremy. As a curiosity and demonstrate the irony of life, we remind you that the actor became popular for certain sectors of their audience to get dressed as Super Mario Bros, so sure many "gamers have been left without one of his idols favorite.

The truth is that, and making clear that this is my personal opinion, compare porn video games is dangerous path. There are many types of movie X, and many types of video games and would be difficult to establish an objective relationship between its contents and juvenile behavior. The best, in these cases is to think before speaking.

Smackdown VS Raw 2010

2010-02-03T09:41:00.000-08:00

Tips Smackdown VS Raw 2010 - PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP

More and more tips for Smackdown Vs Raw 2010. This time we offer occasional extra on your favorite wrestling game. To unlock the following extras just follow the usual and take advantage of the best tricks in your favorite page.

Smackdown VS Raw 2010 brings the experience of wrestling to a new level, thanks to his amazing graphic part and a great character editor. It is therefore one of the most successful title fights of the year worldwide, so that millions of users are taking advantage of the best tricks to get the most out of the game.

To get new extras, here are the latest codes:

COW BOY ORTON
With Randy Orton, do not hit the X button in the ninth week.

EVE
With Mickie James, get him a count of 3 to Maryse within the second week.

Dusty Rhodes
With Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes defeated at WrestleMania and a crushing KO aséstale Dusty after the fight.

Sonic 2010 pc game

2010-02-01T04:37:00.000-08:00

Sonic is the only star of Project Needlemouse - Multiplayer

SEGA recently announced Sonic the absolute protagonist of the game known as Project Needlemouse. The title, a return to the origins of the mythical character in high definition, does not yet have official launch platforms, although it is expected to appear on PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

Thus, Sonic is the only character select and manage the title, so again experience the same sensations as with his earlier adventures. Still not much is known about the project, but the game is expected to appear sometime in 2010 and soon to make any official announcement concerning the same.

Moreover, it has published its first "artwork" of the project where you can appreciate the classic look that will have an enemy, regaining the essence of the mythical first half. SEGA seems to have heard the advice of the fans and has decided to return to the always effective 2D. We will see how development proceeds from the game and I will keep reporting.

Kane & Lynch 2 2010

2010-01-29T11:59:00.000-08:00

First official pictures of Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Eidos has distributed the first official images of the sequel to Kane & Lynch. This second installment, which will carry the subtitle of Dog Days, presents a narrative perspective inspired by the films of Mr. Michael Mann, with camera in hand and realistic action. It is expected to launch for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 sometime in 2010.

The first captures the title appeared not only confirm the good impression that the title is causing to be published since the first trailers of the same. It seems that the guys at Eidos want to overcome the stumbling of the first half and action on a show worthy of praise.

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days will take us back to the city of Shanghai, where his friend Lynch will take the leading role to plunge into the depths of the Asian city. There will be plenty of action and, as we see good visuals.

Dark Void PC Game Review

2010-01-27T01:29:00.000-08:00

New game video "development diary" Dark Void - PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Capcom offers us a new video "development diary" of his new proposal: Dark Void. The game, which launches itself across PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, promises to deliver a spectacle worthy of action, with a fairly decent graphics engine and gameplay that will bet on the union between verticality and horizontality.

In the new video know some more details on completing the title and discovered some new ingame sequences, which are always welcome to accompany the hard Monday. Capcom hopes to position and its new IP in the market and is promoting the product too often, which could translate into good sales.

While Dark Void hits stores, we leave you with his latest video "Journal of Development":

Mass Effect 2 Rumor

2010-01-24T05:55:00.000-08:00

Rumor: Mass Effect 2 DLC could be available from launch - PC, Xbox 360

At least that is what might be drawn from the latest updates to the Twitter Mass Efefct 2, which suggests the possibility of accompanying the first DLC release of the game, due out for PC and Xbox 360 on 29 January . So far, nothing has not been confirmed officially.

"BioWare has no intention to get paid more money for a possible content of Mass Effect 2 on day of release. There will be more details on the DLC's title next week, "Twitter comment from the account title.

For now, we wait a week to learn the first details of the game downloadable content which, remember, come to us in just a few days, to the delight of our pleasure in science fiction and adventure western Roler of clear cutting . Stay tuned to DB Games for more on this upcoming release.

Modern Warfare 2 2010 PC Game

2010-01-22T07:33:00.000-08:00

Just Dance breaks the rule of Modern Warfare 2 on the UK charts - PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii

It seemed a challenge, but Modern Warfare 2 has lost its status as leader of the UK sales chart. Just Dance, Wii exclusive title developed by Ubisoft, has seized the privileged position which had been occupied for nine weeks. As explained from Chart-Track, dance simulator Ubisoft has experienced sales growth of 114%, while the rest of games has been declining.

Just Dance is a title that invites us to spend a nice time dancing with our friends and family. Squeeze the full potential of Wii motion control, so it's no wonder that is causing a sensation in the UK, where casual games are the leitmotiv of the interactive business-like in the rest of the world .

Modern Warfare 2 has won the complicated square number one for nine consecutive weeks, becoming the best selling game of 2009 and one of the highest rated. But like everything else, success must end and give way to others, having been Just Dance chosen for the occasion.

Dragon Age: Origins PC Game Review

2010-01-21T02:54:00.000-08:00

Analysis of Dragon Age: Origins - Graphic Section - PC, PS3, Xbox 360

BioWare has treated the development of Dragon Age with the professionalism with which we are accustomed, ie the game has not gone on sale until levels have not reached their maximum elevation of performance.

The construction of buildings and open spaces are credible and each zone has its own refined aesthetic, giving the feeling of open spaces or oppressive dungeons as the case with great accuracy, although it is unfortunate that the interaction with the environment is relegated to the background and the objects are mere props no chance of being employed or holding. If we play with a computer powerful enough, we dazzle the exquisite construction, real textures to the smallest detail, lighting and all and each of the elements that build the world of Theda.

The characters are particularly well cared for, so tools such as armor is 100% believable and gives the feeling of being weapons "Battle Ready". Animations, faces and anatomy made with care, with little nuances between them beyond mere cloning which we are accustomed to other titles.

The bestiary is varied and often original, although there are classics such as giant spiders and the like. In battles we find from compact groups of wolves that attack in packs a multitude of different types of enemies attacking melee distance and coordinated with each other, with a wealth of forms, weapons and protections.

Dragon Age: Origins takes full advantage of the qualities of the cards or game consoles, without losing detail at any time.

POINT SOUND

Dragon Age: Origins is a real treat in terms of its soundtrack.

The talks are fluid and exciting are masterfully implemented and care, which is appreciated by title you're going to devote much of our time talking with each other to solve the missions, to understand the world and Theda his story or to understand the plot and its implications.

The background noises and other sound effects are made with care complementary, noting clear differences depending on the area in which we find or the weapons we use, even in the encounter between different types of weapons and armor are sound surprising nuances.

As for the musical themes, reminiscent of Celtic with a strong element of self-descriptive music of recent times, accompany the player giving interest when due and contributing to the moments of epic struggle and a touch bitter, sometimes, helping to raise the level of adrenaline.

Bioshock 2 PC Game Review

2010-01-20T09:23:00.000-08:00

The walls of Rapture, whose appearance is revealed that the passing years and the decline of an idyllic civilization make a dent in its structure, is again the scene of our destination. Everything is familiar, yet an aura of uncertainty and anxiety that fills the space suit will protect us during this new adventure. We are a Big Daddy destined to save the last glimmer of hope for a civilization that sought to escape from an imperfect world, following the ideology perpetrated by Andrew Ryan. However, the road will not be easy, since the bond we have with our Little Sister, is contrary to the principles that we develop during the game and, in many cases conflict with the acts that we have to interpret. The path we choose will define our character, marking the passage that will lead us into all that really matters to us: our protected is far away, and without it life is sealed off within the metal packaging that protects us.

Bioshock 2 is one of the most important releases of the year. The tremendous success of the first part Levine, whose approach has revealed novel mechanisms and structure interactive narrative copy, is the leading cause of legions of fans to the world of electronic entertainment are waiting on the release of this anticipated title. Although Levine is not involved directly in the project, has defined a solid work and well-structured for 2K Marin put all eggs in one basket. After many months of waiting, we finally have the opportunity to enjoy Bioshock 2 Preview for providing this article, and enlightening about the virtues of this new interactive work, destined to become one of the most memorable video game generation.

VOLVEMOS A RAPTURE

Just start the game, we encountered an unusual situation. We are recovering slowly, consciousness where we realize that all around us rises the imposing Rapture, a city built in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean as a sign of ambition unleashed by its creator. The primary objective of this project placed him as the perfect residence for the superior beings, despite their status as privileged individuals undergoing technological advances in genetic research by accepting the fees established by the Adam, plasmids and promoters artificial created by Andrew Ryan. Products that increase muscle mass to levels unimaginable new proposals by which you can acquire the proper degree of intelligence of a genius, or various plasmids that you become a destructive killing machine, announced casually and daily throughout the city . However, there have been 10 years since Andrew Ryan exhaust its latest efforts to shape a society impossible, now, a former political rival Ryan has taken power in Rapture, thanks to a doctrine that has allowed it comprises a number unconditional supporters really bulky. His goal: avoid shortages of Adam kidnap girls from the area (sending to the dreaded Big Sisters) became small and infallible collectors, and retake the course of Rapture to define a new height of the perfect civilization.

But somebody has woken up and, initially, it appears that our mission becomes the only hope to stop plans Sophie Lamb. We are the first Big Daddy successfully linked to a Little Sister, we have the ability to control our craving both lethal firearms as plasmids, and our life is at risk if we do not find Eleannor Lamb, the Little Sister to which we are hopelessly emotionally connected.

Bioshock 2 offers a very interesting dramatic development, the story becomes more attractive as we move into the plot, and the number of recordings that we find in Rapture brings a host of scenic and narrative nuance, drawing with restrained pulse which emerges as one of the most remarkable stories of recent years. As we had occasion to advance in the game, I can assure you that Bioshock 2 promises to follow the lead of the first part to the letter, introducing some important developments in their development leading to a new interactive experience.

StarCraft 2 2010 (PC)

2010-01-19T05:18:00.000-08:00

It's almost twelve years have passed since one of the titles of real time strategy more important in the history of the game come out to market. StarCraft was a revolutionary in the genre by bringing dynamism and speed to frantic multiplayer games and a tireless, relentless, and shows no signs of damage when we realize that, even today, are still enjoying it. Blizzard Entertainment knows the legion of fans awaiting the release of their second delivery is huge, so I returned the loyalty to their product in the form of love and pampering to work. And is that both development time (started in 2003) predicts that StarCraft 2 will be great ...

How would you improve the foundation for a genre that, a priori, seems stalled for years? What would you do to your fans are not disappointed with the output of the game who have been waiting so long? If we look at all the details that have given us about StarCraft 2, we feel it will be more of the same: maintaining the well-known races (Terran, Protoss, Zerg), when it would have been logical to think that created a new for the occasion, the proposal in the field looks the same and no major alterations units. What if we look more closely? Aside from the obvious graphical leap, every one of the points made great original titles have been taken a step further: the millimeter maps designed to introduce different strategies, new units that complement those already known and modes individual campaign and multiplayer that will far outweigh (or at least it seems from this perspective) to everything we've seen in other RTS. And yes, I am generalizing.

INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGN

I'll start this review with what we know at the moment on the single player campaign. As previously announced, StarCraft 2 will split into three parts, each focusing on the protagonists of the game breeds. Thus, the present one-StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty "will be presented to us by the Terrans, starring Jim Raynor four years after the events of StarCraft: Brood War. Good old Jim does not like the attitude of the emperor of the Dominion, Arcturus Mengsk, and has spent all this time to annoy with small and annoying attacks. But now things are much worse, and it is precisely because of the bad relations between humans: the Zerg have returned stronger than ever to expand throughout the galaxy, and its imprint is reflected in the large number of planets they have conquered.

The campaign will place us in situations of long, everyday for anyone who enjoyed (and enjoy) of the work Blizzard fight in more than 30 missions in which we will eliminate any existing threat, defend our position with specific facilities , or working as escorts. However, the change is more than noticeable in the resolution of these, where a good strategy will be key to ensuring our survival. A clear example is the mission of Redstone, which we will supply a number of minerals to finish it. In meeting will be crucial to keep in mind what our goal from the outset: do we want to collect all the minerals as soon as possible, holding the Zerg wave as we can? Or prefer to clear the area of enemy aliens, to then take us calmer collection?
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Another case of Meinhof gang, a mission that will test your speed based on the cycles of night and day that will live during the game. At sundown, soldiers infected by the horde Terran Zerg will attack us without mercy until our defenses yield. Not so when reluzca daylight, at which time we must take to destroy all the reservoirs in which to hide our former colleagues, now become the enemy. The game times will alternate these cycles that depend on the difficulty chosen, and may be five minutes in a medium difficulty.

AN ARMY PERSONNEL

The importance of our success in missions not only reflected in our progress towards the end of the campaign, but also reward the work invested in each and every one of them. For every victory gained by money and units that complement our troops. With the profits we can improve our arsenal, armor and accessories to have more chances in the following missions, but as expected we will have to choose carefully. Blizzard's team does not want that when we finish the campaign has control of a super-invincible army, but properly manage the resources by following a few guidelines, objectives to be achieved. So if our style is purely defensive, we must focus on improving the armor of the soldiers, while if we're going to launch the attack must focus our efforts on improving health and weapons, for example.

We may also invest our savings in paid soldiers, mercenaries contracted for a specific number of missions to be agreed based on our purchasing power. And apparently, we must set aside some money to rent their services as it will be crucial at certain points of the campaign in which we can not face what is coming down on our own. Cost nearly three times more than standard units and may not improve the least, but calm: do not need. You will truly feel safer having them around, that's for sure.

And not everything will be better soldiers, as StarCraft 2 is intended to spend time exploring the maps. To do this, we can also let us pay for investment research. During the parties to find various artifacts that may be used to our advantage, reflected in the long term. Let there be no corner undiscovered.

SELECT YOUR WAY

As was the case with the original StarCraft, this new release is intended to get established between the gaming community. StarCraft 2 seeks to break the mold again, setting new standards in the world of RTS to create a hybrid between RPG and strategy. So our relationship with the characters he encountered along the way will be crucial to the development of history, to change direction as our decisions.

This will provide different options we can choose missions that will serve primarily for small victories and to develop our troops. The road we follow will lead us to a certain end and show us events, scenes and different music videos at our discretion, making the individual totally replayable campaign. That will get at least the wait for the following expansions, so to call them-is more bearable when we have Wings of Liberty hand.

Modern Warfare 2, Infinity Ward PC Game Review

2010-01-16T05:41:00.000-08:00

Modern Warfare 2, Infinity Ward

Within five years, Infinity Ward has managed to move from "small team that starts" instead of "absolute reference in the field of action game great spectacle." After the resounding success of Modern Warfare first name, Activision had a lot on the last baby's California studio and can say he was not disappointed. Over 500 million have been achieved in a week on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Does this mean that this is the game of the year?
Afghanistan, Brazil, Russia: Marines on all fronts
Modern Warfare 2 comes to us when Infinity Ward is already crowned a very solid reputation in particular gained the previous opus, Call Of Duty 4. History does not return to the ins and outs of the script and can enter the heart of the matter, please consult the test PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360 in which Maxentius back on everything you need to know ... Now that you know how Makarov is really bad, you know the Task Force 141 and its members (Allen, Ramirez, Sanderson ...) and you have a clearer idea of the geopolitical context in which the game is, we can go.

Produced mode 'Commando', our exclusive video focuses on various sequences of the single player campaign

With Modern Warfare 2, Infinity Ward so that innovates very little. He is still involved in a succession of missions featuring different characters in the fight against international terrorism. Modern Warfare 2 remains true to the brand name Infinity Ward and the disposal is once again at the heart of the single player campaign. Very spectacular, it takes us around the world (Afghanistan, Brazil, Russia and even the U.S.) for a series of missions generally short (it rarely exceeds 45 minutes), the objectives rather basic, but remarkably dense and rhythmic.

The variety is also needed, not only in environments that make us discover a favela in Rio de Janeiro, an oil rig in Siberia or the famous Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. There is actually some question driving gear (snowmobile, Zodiac), use of equipment "fixed" (machine guns) and act differently in different situations. For example, some missions are borrowed infiltration, while others are more in the "punch to it, but even in this latter case, situations vary and the attack in the favela is very different from the mission in the Airport Moscow (fictional) Zakhaev.
"Despite mechanical game based entirely on the use of scripts, Infinity Ward has done a remarkable job"
Nothing to say about the forms adopted the single player campaign: it takes full eyes and despite mechanical game based entirely on the use of scripts, Infinity Ward has done a remarkable job of making it quite difficult to criticize the conduct of missions. However, we can find fault with the scenario of the game is certainly dramatic, but who uses and abuses of twists Hollywood "clumsy". The ensemble is far too serious to finally push open doors or falling into the cliches of the most enormous action cinema.

We would like Infinity Ward to show a little more restraint than the studio or sprinkle everything with some humor and even secondary schools to exhibit a hint of cynicism ... However, these shortcomings are quickly forgotten and the real issue of the campaign is to look elsewhere. Firstly, it is too short and failure is all the more noticeable it is catchy. Even commando (third level of difficulty of four), do little more than seven hours to see the end credits, but mostly it relies entirely on a system of progression by failure.

Not to wander, the regulars will at least play commando, but he must do so with the limitations of an aging nicely gameplay: for example impossible to look to identify the enemy. Suddenly, we discovered, it is killed and as you know where the enemy is, it does not remake the same mistake twice. Such a progression system is not rewarding for the player, even if it ensures a certain difficulty to the whole. We would obviously prefer that the enemy artificial intelligence is advanced enough to offer a real challenge, but let's not be too hard, it does not defend himself so badly and the enemies are capable of such maneuvers bypass interesting

Though aging, the technology used allows the installation of a good atmosphere

When 'Soap' slips to the opera "Roach"
Alongside the campaign and then we bitterly regret the absence of a cooperative mode, Infinity Ward moved - like to buy - a Special Operations Section. We do not return to the nature of these missions, Maxence was very well done versions for PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360 and PC content is strictly identical. However, we regret that the challenge is too pointed to be played solo. On one hand we have a campaign only playable solo and the other missions independent of each other, but it is strongly advised to make several ... Too bad Infinity Ward was unable or unwilling expand options for players.

It is now time to address the topic "that angry" multiplayer. No miracle, Modern Warfare 2 does not therefore propose dedicated server and it is a matchmaking tool that selected the participants and determines which host the game. Suddenly, players find themselves with a ping "musty" and the parties are limited to 9 against 9 while the cards seem very small ... distance of 32 against 32 the previous opus! However, the experience system, Weapons / special skills and concept maps are really damn good and provided you do not fall on chitterlings, the parties are very enjoyable.

Especially pleasant indeed they have the quality settings and solos that despite the appearance of aging technology at Infinity Ward, the implementation is correct and finally bit greedy. The graphics are sometimes marred by textures really "ugly", but the composition of the environments is impressive and plunges us immediately into the atmosphere. An atmosphere also doubly backed by the excellent soundtrack and clever use of 3D Vision. It must of course be equipped (NVIDIA, monitor 120 Hz) to benefit, but the result, if somewhat reduced our precision is stunning in solo mode. From a purely technical, Modern Warfare 2 is close to Crysis, but it manages to capture our attention and this is essential.

Conclusion
It is difficult to conclude the test of a game as paradoxical as 2 Modern Warfare, Infinity Ward as constantly blowing hot and cold. Thus, the single player campaign is action-packed missions as varied as rhythm that gives us not a moment's respite. Unfortunately, it suffers from a painfully grotesque scenario that allows all excess without taking down or play the card of the second degree. In addition, its length and the principle of advancement based on a failure by the player are deeply flawed. This is more or less the same for the multiplayer which is very pleasant to play, but so far the standards of the genre on PC.
If the game is ultimately identical to the console versions, we can not forget the multiplayer regression performed by Infinity Ward any more than we can not ignore the unprecedented rate charged by Activision for PC game. We welcome however the solo performance performed by the studio and the incredible atmosphere of this campaign. Modern Warfare 2 is therefore one of the best single player experiences you can find at present for an action game on PC, but do not have hope for its long winter evenings to you see if they justify the 60 euros charged by Activision!

Defense Of The Ancients Demigod PC Game

2010-01-15T09:20:00.000-08:00

No solitary pleasure for Demigod?
In the letter endorsing the concept initiated by Defense Of The Ancients, Demigod will therefore get rid of a number of classic strategy game real time. Here, no question of embarking on collecting resources, building bases impregnable or excessive exploration. The cards are simple, nearly symmetrical and serve as clashes between two factions virtually identical. Thus, the player does not directly control all its troops. In fact, it does not control even a single unit: the Demigod.

Demigod: the Guardian and Fire triumphed

Through parts between two camps, but two to ten players, participants must better manage the benefits and shortcomings of their Demigod to protect their fortress while attacking the enemy they must destroy to win . At the heart of a base which we do not support the construction, the citadel is the starting point of the Demigods and it allows them to acquire a number of improvements to strengthen the defenses of the base, improve cash flow or to move small units that are with us.

If it comes to gold to pay for these improvements, farmers 'scavengers' are however not the party. In Demigod, this is done automatically based mines that we control and Demigods enemies that we terrace. All the "trick" the game is therefore based on the proper use of the Demigod to take control gradually of the entire map. This control involves making flags and the gradual advance on the camp of our enemy who will try today, of course, to do the same on his side.

Players must choose between rush towards the enemy stronghold or advanced calmer. They should also consider allocating their money to choose between buying equipment for its Demigod, improve the troops accompanying or give defense structures are some questions that can not fail to arise during part of Demigod. Moreover, we must reflect on its progress in that Demigod As part of gaining experience to be shared on a skill tree.

Technically successful Demigod has several game modes in multiplayer parties vary, but fishing solo.

Narrow content? Normal is a half-god!
These skills must be chosen according to the map, but also Demigods retained by the opposing team. In total, Gas Powered Games offers us eight cards and much Demigods. The strategies are obviously different depending on whether we should fight on or Ziggurat crucible and in the same way, the choice of Demigod is crucial. It holds two categories: the Demigods assassins and generals. The first (foul beast, Guardian of Fire, Regulus and size-Tour) are ace fighter with specificity: ranged combat, melee or magic.

As for the general, things are slightly different. Of course, Demigod is more powerful than any "small unit", but it should be more careful, because the oak, the Queen of Thorns, Lord Erebus and Sedna are much less resistant. These four heroes in fact rely on their powers of prayer, protection or care to win. Once you choose one of the Demigods, it becomes more important to follow the "small units" for support rather than truly pursue the fight.

We do well here is a summary schematic of fighting Demigod and fans will notice quickly that in reality things are much more thorough. Let's just say that depending on different Demigods "assembled" in a team, the possibilities "tactics" are much greater. Note that despite the affinities that players have with a particular Demigod, there really is no ugly duckling in the lot. The eight heroes are endowed with real assets and can only say that some have mastered more slowly than others.

Demigod: some Demigods in action

Also note that Gas Powered Games is listening to the players to constantly carry out readjustments through small updates. Updates that were already allowed to return to the main problems in North American launch of the game: the lag observed network. Today, although there is still improving, things have become very playable and there is no real criticisms of this level ... The situation is unfortunately not the same everywhere.

Thus, the content of the game still seems very light. Only eight cards and eight heroes are scheduled game from Gas Powered Games, which remains far from its model, not far from 100 different heroes despite the single card! The developers have however promised news after the release of the game and now that the technical problems are almost fixed, hopefully it all too soon. Meanwhile, we have a Demigod aesthetically very successful and has an ergonomic quite remarkable is that at $ 40 (on Impulse), is adding a little salt ... Fortunately, the Euro "is with us"!

Conclusion
In committing themselves to the proven concept of Defense Of The Ancients, developers Gas Powered Games can not be wrong. Gameplay side, there has not to worry and Demigod is a very good defiler with parties rhythmic loop that is often fast enough. Alas, I must admit that they are perfectly balanced parties, the friends of Chris Taylor has been a little light level content. With only eight cards and eight heroes, Demigod seems light ... Fortunately, the fun game is there and the parties to ten players are among the most fun we had played a long time. Still, no tutorial, it is difficult to advise beginners, while its content may disappoint those accustomed to Defense Of The Ancients ... A choice to think about while waiting for the playable demo!

Anno 1404 PC Game Review

2010-01-14T05:16:00.000-08:00

Anno 1404 PC Game

The East has never been so close ...
Before going into details which will surely excite the many fans of previous titles, it is necessary to explain the concept behind the Anno series. A concept that developers themselves have chosen to detail, little by little, through the single player campaign that takes longer than ever airs long tutorial. In early part and then to us to test some Northburg Richard, Lord of his condition, decided to entrust the management of a small island it regards our stronghold. The aim being to achieve establish and grow a colony worthy of the name on the island in question.

First buildings, fighting at sea and exploring the East program at our video compilation

We start therefore with a small warehouse on the seafront, some wood, some tools and a very large tract of land that opens our arms. In Anno, however any question of degree and therefore should not cut corners in building this colony. We begin by ensuring the minimum living wage to our people: the establishment of a woodcutter and a fisherman's hut sufficient to satisfy the needs of the less demanding the fringe of the population, the pioneers. We build houses and then the pioneers arriving slowly in the colony, significantly increasing our cash flow.

Broadly speaking, we are here the key element of the game: finding the balance between inflows of money procured by the people (via taxes) and expenditures aimed at improving the lives of these people. The goal is to build more prosperous colony possible: in fact a colony and arrived at some point, we speak also rather city or medieval metropolis! Indeed, once a certain threshold is reached pioneer of new buildings to "unlock" new resources can be produced and a class more "civilized" inhabitant may come into play

Four stages are available as well (pioneer, settler, patrician and noble) and each of them result in a mandatory change the appearance of the city to meet the changing needs of residents. Sewing up, we arrive at a city much more impressive than in previous Anno, but he must succeed to keep pace, because the requirements are more important. Indeed, among the many novelties of this version 1404, we note the presence of needs "secondary". While only one type of food enough to satisfy the need for "food of all classes must now diversify things.

New requirements, new interface and new culture in three images, the main additions Anno 1404!

Indeed, while the Pioneers simply fish, add spice to the menu of settlers and bread to the patricians! The same goes for the linen garments which must be complemented by leather doublets or spirituality of our congregation who do more than just a simple chapel. This increased need may seem minor, but in fact it completely changes the way we build the colony. Things are obviously a little more complex, but all still very gradual it is hardly troublesome for newcomers or beginners management.

Who said more needs to satisfy, said obviously more production mechanisms to assimilate and more natural resources to find. Of course, our island departure as great as it is, does not contain all the materials and, more than ever, we must therefore turn to the exploration and trade. Exploration side, things have not changed and the ships loaded using basic materials, he "just" to find an island which coincides with our plans. Trade side, however, things have greatly changed due mainly to a complete overhaul of the design tool of trade routes has made good progress.
Integration "express" from the East had been a crime!
Simply put, this tool is as powerful as it is quick to learn and exchange our food islands or those of other people present on the card is now a cinch! A game that allows you to quickly get acquainted with the last major novelty of Anno 1404: the presence of Orientals. These people who were closer to North Africa live on islands warmer and operate a new range of resources. Again, it was for developers to enrich a very logical content of the Anno series. Suddenly, the Orientals are able to produce the famous spices for our colonies.

War is an excellent way of defeating its competitors ... but diplomacy is not to ignore

Many other products are used in "East" and trade with these people or, better, establishing a colony in the East, are essential in order to develop a little ambitious city of departure. To talk numbers, the introduction of the East and these new materials can lead to a total of more than 200 buildings, 24 types of resources and 64 different goods! Yet - and here we must acknowledge once again the excellent work of developers - the game never seems abundant, the player never feels overwhelmed.

I must say that once again Related Designs / Sunflowers, supported by Blue Bye now, we have developed an interface worthy of all praise, which certainly has not changed much compared to that of Anno 1701, but is a little more comfortable. Note also that each element of this interface is detailed at one time or another in the long-player campaign. A campaign which gives the main objectives to accomplish, but also many subtasks to learn to control all mechanisms implemented. These subtasks take the form of quests that you are of course free to refuse.

The regulars will tell you as good as it is, the single player campaign will never replace a "free part" and of course it did not matter to delete this option. Here, you can start a game by simply choosing the level of difficulty, but it is also possible to set up an incredible number of options to customize the adventure. The cards are larger than those of Anno 1701 and life promises to be simply staggering. Note however that the developers have added another six scenarios leading to parts of nearby open parties, but with very specific objectives to accomplish.

The military system decrypted by the game developers

Note finally the presence of hundreds of awards to, somehow, to validate our progress and to compare themselves to others, provided you have registered online profile ... A little more irrelevant in the gameplay, but reinforces the life of already hallucinating Anno 1404. Ultimately and outside the reserve for the protection TAGES used by Ubisoft, there is little fault to be the new Anno. It would however liked the campaign a little more open to a scenario worthy of the name and not a "simple" tutorial.

We would especially like that the creators provide more guidance to players so that they can better "know" their people. It lacks information on the transition from one stage of development to another or a tool to verify the proper functioning of a particular production line. But say it really criticizing. More disturbing, however: Anno 1404 is more greedy Anno 1701. More beautiful there's no doubt (look at our catch), but also more greedy and to enjoy, aim for a double-heart 1.8GHz with 2 GB of RAM and a "small" GeForce 7800 GT.

Conclusion
Of course, Anno 1404 is not going to revolutionize a series that anyway did not need a revolution. Leading the boat without much pressure from Ubisoft, the developers have prepared a reinterpretation of the concept they implement for ten years. A concept they have mastered to perfection and works within seconds of play integration of production chains longer and more complex, the arrival of the East or redesigning the system of trade, however, are more than simple changes. It is true innovations that improve the gameplay, but also prompt us to rethink the way we play, to see the little routine that was installed with Anno 1701. With dozens of options, a long campaign, multiple scenarios and parties "free" exciting, Anno 1404 is the best of the series title, if not to possess, to discover!

World In Conflict - Soviet Assault PC Game

2010-01-13T03:19:00.000-08:00

World In Conflict - Soviet Assault:
In Seattle, when the army sneers, the Soviet tick?
Alongside the release of Soviet Assault, Ubisoft sells a version called Complete Edition including both the extension and the basic game. A classic idea after all, but makes sense when one looks more closely the progress of the new single player missions proposed by Soviet Assault. Indeed, there is no question for Massive to invite players to a new campaign. The developers have instead decided to resume the campaign of the original game and to insert six exclusive missions to play in the boots of soldiers of the Red Army.

World In Conflict - Soviet Assault: the attack on Berlin in 15 minutes

Alas, this change in perspective is the only true original Soviet Assault, which offers us interesting missions, but too few, and this, especially since the former is a sort of tutorial preparing the main attack on Berlin. In other words, this disc includes no additional six missions to lengthen the single player campaign and two maps for multiplayer. You admit it's been a bit light, and this, especially since the two cards are available to owners of World In Conflict with the last update of the game

This lack of content is without doubt the biggest problem with an extension that fortunately the good taste to bargain 15 euros. It remains to praise the quality of the six tasks proposed to exploit the wonderful benefits of Masstech Game Engine. The battlefield is huge and the graphics is very good bill, even if improvements in the DirectX 10 does not jump to my eyes. Level gameplay, all is still as a tactical resource management reduced to its simplest expression: the player finally manages the call for reinforcements in accordance with its needs.

On the battlefield, using the specifics of each type of unit is still as important as the commissioning of "tactical aid". Here, it is most often involve outdoor units to deploy a barrage of artillery, napalm attack, an acknowledgment or a nuclear bombing ... Still as impressive, these attacks have not lost their effectiveness on the ground. Ultimately, it can also be said of gameplay from World In Conflict. A gameplay that takes place with as much pleasure as the original game's release, and this, in both solo and multi.

Without backup World In Conflict, we must rebuild the entire country to play the Soviet missions, interspersed between the American missions.

Conclusion
Within eighteen months, the gameplay has not aged a bit and the game's graphics engine Massive is always so impressive when one makes use of powerful weapons at our disposal. Alas, we must admit that even taking into account the relatively low cost of Soviet Assault, this extension is a little light level content. Let's say that fans of single player of World In Conflict will no doubt themselves, but they quickly regret lightness Massive / Ubisoft. Remains interesting Complete Edition package, which for 30 euros, allows newcomers to sample one of the best RTS in recent months in a version a little more complete.

Medieval II: Total War PC Game

2010-01-12T05:10:00.000-08:00

Medieval II: Total War
"We always prefer war that pay tribute whatsoever and anyone"
Contrary to what they had done on Medieval II: Total War developer Creative Assembly has this time decided to embark on a new historical period. However, contrary to what the title might we suggest to us French, it does not address the question of the Napoleonic Wars in Empire: Total War. In reality, the studio stopped just before, preferring to ignore the revolutionary France to this opus focused on the eighteenth century. So, it is mainly question of conquest of the subcontinent of India and development of the American colonies against a background of Anglo-French competition.

Empire: Total War: an overview of the campaign mode

Before entering the heart of the matter, he should lay the groundwork so that newcomers know what Total War is a fact. For almost ten years, the series designed by the English Creative Assembly intends therefore to mix the genre of tactical strategy and the management in order, somehow, to make the player completely in control. Thus, the country's development is ensured by a party that can bring Civilization as fighting game are more real-time strategy, resource collection / database management excepted.

Eleven nations in the Great Campaign
This duality is of course the heart of Empire: Total War allows us to apprehend through two campaigns. The road to independence is by far the most accessible and, because of its script pushed, the more dynamic. It puts us in the skin of the Founding Fathers before going on the development of the Thirteen Colonies and the War of Independence. In reality, this is mostly a kind of very large tutorial designed to go over all the elements that characterize Empire: Total War. In doing so, it is of course a must for all beginners, but interest still the familiar.

First of course because it helps to review the news, but also because the use of multiple triggers and the presence of multiple kinematic give it a little later "immersive" not unpleasant. Note that two other tutorials have been designed by developers to return to the land battles and confrontations at sea The goal of course being that the player is ready before attacking the various battle scenarios, but also and especially it could start to attack the big chunk of the game: Great Campaign.

From the shores of the Channel in the heart of Germany through Ceylon ...

It has never so aptly named. It begins in 1700 and offers four different situations depending on whether you want some "short" long, with a victory in the prestige or "domination". Among these modes, especially the final objective changes and most important is the choice of the nation and difficulty level. The regulars will miss being limited to key nations that Portugal is not selectable by example, but the eleven available already offer quite a variety as their starting point is of course quite different.

Foundation of Bordeaux!
While France can count on the wealth of its national territory and population as abundant and dynamic nations like Britain or the United Provinces (Netherlands) need to think "world." Empire: Total War is the first of the series has truly offer this possibility through the three theaters of operations and later its development in Europe, the player can move to America, of course, but also in India. These areas operate on the same model in parallel to each other which gives a lot more work to the player who wants "in its empire, the sun never sets."

In itself the management of the country does not change fundamentally from that proposed Medieval II, the studio has mainly been in the idea of seeing his copy to make the experience more complete. It is therefore to take control of a nation and decide scientific guidance, economic, social, military and diplomatic. However, options are both more numerous and richer than what was proposed in Medieval II. This is particularly true of the diplomatic side of things now enjoying improvements that include developers have tapped into Europa Universalis.

Information diplomatic / economic are also numerous and interesting

At any time, it is now possible to see the attitude of nations towards each other and develop plans based on the enmity of everyone. The diplomatic options are more numerous, but we regret that artificial intelligence (AI) is not more interesting: it is nice to offer trade agreements and technological exchanges, but the AI makes no cons - proposal and negotiations quickly turn short. The science of things evidently benefited from the acceleration of discoveries at that time and the tree of technology is therefore much more dense.
"Those who are willing to sacrifice essential liberty for temporary security deserve neither the one nor the other"

An overview of available research
What we call "science" actually includes all the progress they are military, agricultural, industrial or social. The research is available through schools and universities across the country that can be seen on the campaign map, Creative Assembly has decided to make it much "talking". While the provincial division is still "special" (one province for all France, for example), each region has a capital (including the control determines the control of the province) and various secondary locations. They are the ones that leverage the opportunities of the campaign.

These sites can accommodate a school, a military shipyard, a farm, mine, a commercial port ... Once built, these buildings increase the potential of the region and give rights to various bonuses. It must however protect them, because to take the example of France, an enemy may well occupy the port of Marseilles without needing to control Paris! So, defense is much larger than in previous episodes and marketing opportunities are numerous: it becomes possible to bend an enemy by destroying its infrastructure and avoiding major battles.

It is always necessary to gauge the enemy failing to return the bill ... in the water!

Since we are speaking of battles, now turn to the second major component of Total War: the battle. Above all, it is important to note that the automatic resolution of battles is always available to offload small skirmishes without interest, but when the battle was decisive, it is better to occupy oneself to enjoy innovations devised by Creative Assembly ... starting with the clashes at sea very impressive visually, they unfortunately seem less attractive to practice their terrestrial counterparts.

The naval battles are awesome
After only a dozen battles, fatigue already pointed to the fact that strategies were not being repeated enough. The fighting at sea have seemed a bit repetitive, although the side of Creative Assembly's work is done, and done well. The modeling of ships, from plans supplied by the National Maritime Museum in London, is splendid as the work done on the rendering of water. The vessels are responsive to the demands of the player and taking into account the wind is perfect. Regrettably, however, a few wolves in the management of training and travel groups, a defect that is found elsewhere on earth.

Indeed, it is not always easy to maintain properly trained several units during a trip together and fast units (cavalry or aviso) sometimes find themselves at the forefront. Training is also much abused since the displacements are carried out on land "complex" (cities, forests), which is not necessarily illogical and even the best of us will soon find its flaws the AI intelligently manages more lines: it example not hesitate to retreat when danger is present too and even manages to put some loads quite effective.

Charges and collisions have a role to play, but remain in the background

In this regard, if the charges can still be very difficult, it is important to clarify that requires the eighteenth century, the fight in melee is less and less fashionable as the campaign ahead. The grenades, infantry and more guns are becoming masters of the battlefield is also in the seats that we realize the importance of these documents which can completely disorient enemy troops in just a few well placed shots. Note, however, that a party demoralized definitely not leaving the fight and after a little rest, she can resume the assault.

Delicate diplomatic exchanges
It must then be careful not to be taken back by troops "forgotten" and thus lose all of his precious artillery, as was done brilliantly with your humble servant! The fight in melee should not be completely ruled out and, depending on terrain, it will be possible to achieve some good ambushes or find refuge in a building to arise at the most appropriate. Despite many hours of gameplay and testing in every sense, we probably touched upon the possibilities of Empire: Total War in ground combat while fighting for the Marine we are more circumspect.

Each new battle ground is the opportunity to try new things while maritime clashes seem less clear. So, it is not always the mistakes and missed opportunities. We bet that when fighting against other people, things will be much clearer result. Multi question, it is noted that the main innovation has not yet been tested: Creative Assembly promised to make the single player campaign quickly playable vs. 1. 1, but it will still wait a bit and just for the moment battle scenario for a maximum of eight players.

Empire: Total War: an excerpt "official" of famous battles

This last point is a new opportunity to regret because in reality, there is currently only one card to play 4 vs. 4 out of 27 maps available. Since we are mentioning the last regret, speaking quickly to lack of interest in theaters called "commercial". Four in number, they complement the theater of operations and can run its fleet of Commerce for Brazil, the Gulf of Guinea and Mozambique and Indonesia. If their financial interest is obvious, they do not bring anything to the gameplay of the game outside of many naval onslaught that is solved automatically.

Glasgow on the west coast? To balance
One such defect is unlikely, however, to disturb the enjoyment of players as the Grand Campaign is a monument. It requires some investment, but the player is amply rewarded: the life is impossible to assess where the parties are constantly renewed. In fact, we see only one obstacle to the lovers: the hardware requirements. If the level of retail units, modeling of ships or the campaign map are simply magnificent, it is paid and it takes a good dual-core processor (2 GHz minimum), 2GB or 3GB of RAM and type card GeForce 9800GTX or higher to enjoy.

Conclusion
If the wait (two years) was long, we can say that Creative Assembly did not entirely miss its rendezvous with the fans of the series. The English Studio offers us a marvel to consume without moderation. Of course, perfection is not of this world and be done with few defects. We would have hoped that such naval battles are a bit less repetitive or artificial intelligence that we do not fall over when it grows a little. Similarly, we would rather not encounter any return to the Windows desktop and the hardware requirements are not as high ... But there are signs that do not deceive. When a game is able to keep us awake for hours. When the tragic culmination of a battle with us even in our dreams and the eternal refrain "a last round" haunts us ... is that we have here a major title.

Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual PC Game

2010-01-11T04:11:00.000-08:00

Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual

For Nicole Bonnet, everything starts in the United States where a new series of mysterious murders and especially wild talk of the town. The killer always leaves the scene of his crimes a doll dressed in the style of the 18th century. His initial investigations lead to the Paris and Marseilles to Spain and Cuba. As for Sylvie Leroux, following the death of his uncle who had made an important discovery concerning ancient Order of Knights Hospitaller, she tries to find us and travel from Malta to the Vatican via Istanbul.

Developed by the same teams, and arriving home one month apart, both securities City Interactive has a lot in common. Based on the same mold these two adventures in the style point & click for the third person we offer two different stories, but achieving almost identical and the game mechanics strictly similar.

After an initial adventure subdued, Nicole Bonnet had to do better with its second survey and unfortunately it started badly for the investigator with a cinematic introduction that it is impossible to pass and we must play again Whenever we continue our party. After this first hurdle, the two titles we offer exactly what we expect from our time with this class of games.

We move the two young women by pointing to a spot on the screen and by double clicking the make run. Other objects are to be able to harvest them in detail, combine in the inventory and use in environments or with the characters we meet. Classic now by clicking the question mark on the bottom of the screen we show the areas of interactive sites through. The Art of Murder, the pointer shaped mouse displays small icons on the left and right buttons indicating the action that will be based. From Ritual To The Scorpion, the pointer changes shape depending on feasible actions.

Art Of Murder: the hunt for the Puppeteer

Investigations adventure

Visually, the two tracks we posted a pleasant environments colorful, varied and rich in detail with some animations atmosphere from time to time, but are not plenty. The two heroines modeled in 3D, however, suffer a certain rigidity in their movements and a glaring lack of charisma, especially for any particular Sylvie Leroux, Nicole Bonnet fared somewhat better with its false air of Vic McPherson (Still Still Life 1 and Life 2) that give a certain sympathy. French dubbing is okay even if somewhat lacking in dynamism. The background music are discrete in both titles and sound effects are satisfactory. Many kinematic reward our progression. Often very short, their quality is fairly average with a vague general well now.

But it is mainly in the course of history in solving puzzles that the two titles are different. Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual From the player helps a lot, far more than Art Of Murder: the hunt for the Puppeteer. Thus, it is impossible to leave a place until everything has been done, where Nicole is happy to report that we must remain something to do, Sylvie puts us on track of what remains to be done. The enigma of the ritual of Scorpio is much more logical than Art Of Murder, they are also much easier. When an object is missing in a place to perform a particular action, it is almost certain that we find in the next screen.

Art Of Murder: the hunt for the Puppeteer is a little more industrious in the progression of the adventure because of a lack of logic associated with interventionism narrative imposed by the developers. Thus, we have to do complex things impossible to recover at some point when we know that we shall need later. Likewise, give an object a character is sometimes talking and sometimes using the object on the person, but one of its possibilities is valid under the circumstances, quite frustrating!

The lifetime is affected immediately. By its very easy, Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual ends very rapidly between four and six hours. Art Of Murder: the hunt for the Puppeteer opposes a little more resistance, particularly for the reasons mentioned above and therefore falls in the middle games of this genre in terms of life with six or eight hours before to see the end. Note the appearance of Sylvie Leroux Art of Murder on the terrace of a café, a poster plastered on a wall of the cover of Art of Murder in Adventure Sylvie Leroux and the furtive meeting between the two heroines on the site of Gozo. Small friendly winks for two titles missing some of fantasy and humor.

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Conclusion
Very classic, both titles let themselves go nicely despite a few flaws. The achievement is generally of good quality, but lacks flavor and dynamism. On this last point Art Of Murder is the title that offers the best alternative. Both games City Interactive fulfill their contract without embellishment, without trying to make little more able to convince the player. Unfortunately for them, they arrive while a Runaway: A Twist Of Fate was expected and that he is actually doing the very best in the field. Note nevertheless that this latest adventure Nicole Bonnet is much more interesting than the last. But we have not heard the last of them as each new adventure are already on track.

Alice in Wonderland PC Game Review

2010-01-10T10:10:00.000-08:00

Alice in Wonderland PC Game
"Sharing the same interpretation that Tim Burton"
Alice, 20, returns to Wonderland, destroyed by the evil Red Queen. His goal? Helping his old muckers. But contrary to what one might think, it does not identify the young woman (this is useful, she has amnesia) until the very end of the adventure. As we entrust Jean-Marie Nazaret, one of the founders of the studio, ELB task was to "follow the plot, the better to depart at any moment, the important thing is to" share the same interpretation "that Tim Burton for his film. This includes, and we regret the loss of elements characterizing ambiguous character as the universe of the British writer. That being said.

Such a program obviously required "a lot of communication with Disney and the film crew, both parties are starting to" agree on a level requirement "to have the two versions. On Wii / PC and DS, it will protect Alice in controlling some of the most charismatic of the universe not so magical, in a platform game filled with puzzles and very oriented toward the fighting. From the action-adventure as we see many, in fact. Begin our entry into this mystical world through a small tower next to the Wii and PC versions.
Alice PaWii of MerWiielles

Playable alone or in cooperation with two opus Wii / PC offers five characters embody very different powers. Rabbit handling time, the mouse makes kung-fu, the March Hare circulation telekinesis, the cat can become invisible and the Hatter can play with perspective. You can switch very quickly from one to the other characters, each clearly designated to specific situations on the screen represented by colors, each hero has their own. In the manner of a Mirror's Edge, color appears when one is sufficiently close to an element with which they can interact. Effective.

According to Alice in Wonderland PC Review :the fights are very classic (developments in technology, simple to perform combos, lock automatically) and dynamic, sinking at times in total confusion because a camera that seems difficult to find the right angle. Phases puzzle / platform we have seemed much more interesting, offering insight into the creative studio of French. The game perspective are numerous and ingenious, allowing you eg to open a new crossing by aligning both sides of a table representing a corridor. It will be placed in the right place and play the camera so that different plans fit together to be one. We love.

It will also play with reflections, cope with Alice's size (very large, small, normal) or move the head down, apparently for various sequences. To avoid spoiling anything, this variety is accompanied by a range of environments (fifteen) more or less known in Wonderland. Castle of the Red Queen, mansion that serves as a common denominator at all levels, forest or local village, the premises are fairly simple in their construction, but quite aesthetically consistent. If the Wii does not really wonders at the display, it is here in front of an entirely watchable be properly animated and almost always fluid in the big moments of action. The technical result is ultimately very strong, responding well to the expectations of players a few connoisseurs of the universe so rich visually what he's Wonderland.
Alice, a real DS?
The DS version is fortunately not a beast carrying his big sister. Design and game system have indeed been completely designed for the portable pen. The characters, very cute, moreover, have very contrasting colors and black outlines with a general report that flatters the retina. The 2D scrolling is required, the goal of the game is to accompany Alice throughout the ten stages. Much like the magnificent Ico for Playstation 2, it will not release the beautiful one second under pain of disappearing, swept away by the vile playing cards that populate the land of wonders. In the PC game review, the help pass the traps and climb the platforms are too high will also be needed, requiring you to take each picture as a puzzle potential.

Design sliced gameplay Ico and beautiful music, this DS version has everything you

The music of this version is beautiful and the gameplay very intuitive stylus. The game looks relatively simple solutions to problems are often obvious, but it takes a lot of fun to make progress in this world perfectly built, developers have even had the brilliant idea to include a puzzle (each number representing a environment) you can with a little thought to move rapidly from one level to another. A sort of mini-game within the game that does not waste the effort on the general atmosphere, which releases this je ne sais quoi irresistible. A DS version pretty playable and enjoyable, whether you ask for?

Conclusion
If the Wii version seems solid and should provide fans of action / adventure is a classic but relatively sympathetic, it's really the DS version that has caught the eye during the presentation. Its gameplay Ico, cutting edge design and its enchanting music reinforces the portable Nintendo console as clerk to puffs of fresh air PC Games. Two titles that will, hopefully, teams of ELB can finally focus on their internal project, in development for three years now in the greatest secrecy. It's all the evil that they wish.

Magic Kingdom PC Game Review

2010-01-09T03:18:00.000-08:00

Magic Kingdom PC Game

It's not rocket science

At the Magic Kingdom is the excitement to celebrate the new year. After the festivities, Simon takes his main activity, eating pizza while admiring through the film made for New Year Alix, his girlfriend, goes exasperated. Then the knock on the door of the house. Simon makes a superhuman effort to get out of his comfortable armchair and go open. And then, what was his surprise to meet face to face with two strange creatures with green skin who threatened him with a mysterious device resembling a weapon. Simon slammed their door in my face and then must find a way to escape. Aliens have invaded the Magic Kingdom and its fate in the hands of Simon, which is not necessarily good news.

Initiated in the wake of the previous title, few elements distinguish this particular episode of the previous level interface proposed to us. We now find ourselves in an adventure game-style point & click for the third person. Displacement Simon have been intelligently designed and, according to the remoteness of the click relative to its position on the screen, he will run or walk. Double clicking on an output (all visible by pressing a key) can go directly to the next screen. The inventory can be continuously displayed or called by placing the mouse in the bottom of the screen. The main interactive features are also viewable at any time through a key. From classic now, but the effective and all necessary options are present. The authors know their subject.

Like its predecessor, the newspaper accessible at all times provides a summary of current objectives and those completed. The help system has been preserved and we have three clues to put us on the trail of what to do. If the first two tips are just reformulating the problem while putting us a little bit on the way, attention to the use of the latter. Indeed, the latter in most cases, gives the solution. It is therefore impossible to stay stuck for long in this episode, despite some puzzles in the absurd logic inherent in the series and the fact that we live in a magical world.

But fortunately, Silver Style did not simply offer us a simple copy / pasted from the previous episode in the achievement. Thus, the title has greatly improved visually speaking. If it is still as colorful and offers us very many details in his surroundings, a great effort has been made on the rendering of characters, they are not really in cell shading, have an aspect that comes close strongly and can display various animations fairly thin. Some defects are visible when close up on faces, but nothing too serious. This subtlety of animation we avoid the appearance of robotic characters and allows highly detailed movements of each action.

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Harry Potter had better watch out

Various activities of which are found here and there in the environments a little cheer to the places visited. A nice job has been done on the play of shadow and light creating an atmosphere and an atmosphere appropriate for each location. Novelty compared to the previous episode, the camera is not fixed and it follows Simon in some of his trips to zoom in and out a bit more dynamic. We find again delight with panoramic environments and not mere decorations occupying the space of a screen. Incidentally, the game supports widescreen now becoming more widespread.

We regret the work on the French dubbing of the previous episode, very disappointing on this point. The title is passed from the hands of those Atari Micro Application, it has not seen fit to pass through the French dubbing box. Recognize that this is not necessarily a disappointment, being excellent English dubbing and lip sync in good order. The subtitles in French are not free of some shells, see translation error, but on the whole nothing very frightening. Especially since the good-natured humor is transcribed and the correct adjustments. Musical compositions are varied and enjoyable as the soundscape rich in sound effects. But some fall into the ludicrous or lack of care some loops with unfinished slightly scratching the ears.

Humor, parody, derision and irrelevance are the credos of the series of Simon the Sorcerer. Having scratched the fairy tales and mythology in the previous episode, this episode tackles some innovative themes for the series anyway. If fairy tales are less skinned before (Puss in Boots takes for his number) is mainly Pirates of the Caribbean and the infamous Jack Sparrow and Star Wars that are targeted now. We find some people involved in the series (Alix Swampy), some from the previous episode (Goldilocks thief, Little Red Riding Hood always as ringworm and activist and the Wolf totally alcoholic), and that little new make their appearance here. All are in their degree including the Wolf. Only the genius from the second opus is not well operated in that episode.

Everything we proposed a scenario for staging rather sympathetic in the early hours of gameplay, but unfortunately difficult to keep pace and gradually begins to falter. The riddles are also suffering some redundancy and the same mechanisms are found repeatedly used. Although the title late tries to revive the vitality of the adventure by offering a puzzle can be solved in three ways or managing the wolf, he is too cautious and much more linear than the previous one in which a myriad of small quests were proposed to solve simultaneously. Here, the scenario takes us without giving us the choice to a disappointing end to which lack of imagination of the authors is evident and where the player has little to do. For the account, if you do not abuse the third option of using integrated plan between eight and ten hours to see the end. An end that offers a new menu to translate the sounds emitted by the aliens and to understand the end of the story.

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Conclusion
With this fifth installment of the adventures of Simon the Sorcerer, Silver Style confirms his mastery of the genre and the re-railing of the series. Their mistake may have been to propose a little too quickly on a new adventure without taking the time to tinkering with small onions. With proper implementation and a very interesting story, despite the fact that it sank into the big time by anything, this new adventure nonetheless a sure bet in the series. It will appeal to fans of the sorcerer and his world shifted.

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Grand Theft PC Game Review

2010-01-08T04:45:00.000-08:00

Grand Theft Auto Video Game
The concept of Grand Theft Auto merit he really believe that we will come back? Since the release of the first branch in 1997, things have not fundamentally changed, even if the staging, it is the opposite of what we have known before. So what GTA IV begins with the arrival at the port of Liberty City, a merchant ship as another ... On board, a Niko Bellic who has been forced to flee his native Serbia to dark stories with a man named Bulgarini, but you will have time to learn more throughout the adventure, because the characteristic of this Grand Auto Theft is good storytelling. Oh sure, it is not very original, but the staging is excellent.

Though sometimes a little too seriously, the scenario includes a large gallery of characters

Very gradually, in true Rockstar style, it allows us to discover the colorful characters, the universe made of criminals sometimes funny, often despicable, but always ready to "render services" ... At least with friends like these, our brave Niko Bellic does not need enemies! They are actually ready to shoot in the legs and these are cheap shots during many twists and turns that continually revive interest in this story of gangsters. Niko starts at the bottom of the ladder alongside Roman, his cousin the "big mouth", and must build up contacts to make his name and live the way the American dream.

More realistic novel, but also less timid and more expeditious, Niko was not long before being spotted by the Russian mafia, traffickers Haitian and American gangstas. The mission succeeded to contracts or "errands" and, yarn needle, Niko finds a way to make some money, obtain weapons rather diverse and, especially, to unlock different parts of Liberty City. In doing so, the player accesses more hideouts, shops, vehicles and miscellaneous equipment to accomplish its goals. Of course, history of advancing the scenario, it takes others to make decisions and choose to kill one or two players, or not to accept a contract.

If the player sometimes leads to more delicate missions, there is no mention of blocking as a fool, to find themselves facing a cruel game over. A failed mission always gives us the opportunity to start to do better then that death leads us in fact to the local hospital from which he can leave for a small decline in our savings. Be careful however not to be tightening by the police: this event is probably what can be worse because the player is released without any weapon on him. It must then necessarily visit a supplier and breaking the bank not to leave any naked!

Without originality, the missions are varied enough to renew the adventure

On the merits, nothing new under the sun of Liberty City then. Grand Theft Auto IV is, like the preceding sections, an action game for the third person. We always offer to chain tasks to service types more or less desirable and it is always about to climb one by one the steps that will lead us 'summit'. Where things change is in the game and if we've already talked about staging simply excellent, we must now address the incredible sensations that emerge from the city. Memory player, it has rarely felt truly live in a city.

Certainly, many buildings remain permanently closed and the limits of "artificial life" here reproduced by Rockstar quickly jump to the eyes, but we still have leaves. The developers have done an incredible job for the immersion is complete, the walks are as successful as possible and above all that renews itself constantly. The interface, particularly discreet, there is obviously much, as well as the variety of environments, vehicles and characters encountered. Stronger still, despite some technical limitations, rendering the city is incredibly rich with windows wide variety of neighborhoods and have a "soul."
A colossus with feet of clay?
It takes no more than a few minutes to completely take over the game and although each in their way, the different phases of gameplay are not free from blame, this is hardly embarrassing. Thus, the conduct could be more flexible, the firing sequences have benefited from being played for the subjective aspect of adventure would have benefited interactive dialogues or multiple choice, but it is ultimately the details and progress is compelling since the previous opus: with phases of shooting richer and fuller, driving styles very different depending on the vehicle "borrowed" and, above all, write more effectively at all levels.

If it is not the most beautiful game in the world, GTA offers some nice effects

To avoid spoiling anything, the PC version has numerous improvements over the console versions of this Grand Theft Auto IV beginning with the control system. Once is not custom, it is possible to move the lever to couple keyboard / mouse without unplugging anything. Better information on the screen change depending on the device being used so that the beginner is never lost. During phases of conduct, it may well be more enjoyable to play than the joypad when the mouse is far more precise to align the enemies ... But it is all a matter of taste and, fortunately, Rockstar gives us a choice.

Developers have also used the power of modern PCs to improve the look of Liberty City with a traffic management more polished (during rush hour, traffic jams are real) and a field of view much more satisfying. Note also the shadows more successful and overall textures more detailed, although it remains far from the leaders of this type on PC: tenors who have not, however, manage an entire city! The management of a city as a whole leads us to be more lenient with Rockstar, but it does not excuse everything, and alluded to in the introduction, Grand Theft Auto IV is what might be called a 'nest bugs.

A first update was distributed two weeks after release, but since then nothing and things are far from being perfect. First, we must mention the number of tools in place before launching the game: the Rockstar Social Club, Games For Windows Live, SecuROM protection, tools and C + +. Net framework to complete the side Steam client, with the tool to the platform from Valve ... You admit it's been a bit much of TSRs! Problem, it does not play to be especially unstable, quite the contrary. Things have improved markedly with the first update, but we are still far from faultless performance.

Multi, video editor and richness of content does not outweigh the "technical uncertainty" of the PC version

Thus, many players are now facing problems with the SecuROM protection, others are faced with problems of memory management that lead back to the Windows desktop. Last but certainly not the least of worries, countless players have to do with fluidity of animation more than questionable that to make matters worse, tends to deteriorate during the game. On some machines, and must be resolved in sessions of two / three hours before running good old GTA. Question power machine, the concerns are all the more regrettable that there is no playable demo or tool for evaluating performance.

Fortunately, the configuration recommended in the back of the box seems realistic and enjoy the game properly (read: have a level of detail higher than 1680x1050 on consoles), you strive for the Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz supported by at least 2 GB of RAM, a graphics card like GeForce 8800 or Radeon 3870 and a controller for the Xbox 360 followers of the joystick Even so, Grand Theft Auto is fickle and we recommend staying with Windows XP 32-bit to put all chances on his side. In the absence of a playable demo, it is not possible to know if the game will properly on your machine. Despite the qualities of this Grand Theft Auto is a problem that can not be missed!

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Conclusion
Substance, Grand Theft Auto IV is an excellent way both PlayStation 3 than Xbox 360, there was no reason for the pleasure of play is not to go with this grinding PC. Indeed, we must recognize that the adventure is really involved, the scenario correctly written with dialogue that score and characters more interesting one than the other. The variety of gameplay is another point that we should welcome this and virtual that is New York City Liberty City is a true happiness. One the other, all conditions were required to make GTA IV a title to have absolutely PC. Alas, a thousand times, alas, the programmers at Rockstar have filled the finger in the eye, and deep, with their adaptation. The whole is marred by genre protection "painful", the stability of the game is more than questionable when the hardware requirements are quite mind-boggling. The most troubling still is the fact that we can be sure before buying that the title will work correctly on his machine and that, despite the pleasure we feel when playing, we simply prevents you Advisor: Pending hypothetical second update? Sad world.

Avatar: The Videogame

2009-12-30T11:44:00.000-08:00

Avatar: The Videogame

With the imminent release of the film comes from the hand Avatar the suffering merchandise and a new game of the same name, which can be a handicap against him, since most gamers are fleeing in some way to this type of security due especially products that are often being made to drag them into the cinemas and also non-standard and high quality games. Is this so one of those games that end up cluttering the thrift stores?.

FUTURE ACTION
In a stream of a new resurgence of the FPS, Avatar presents this third-person shooter set in a colorful world and grating in the dreamlike, fantastical and somewhat romantic taste in terms of scenery. But not everything is rosy, and that behind this "paradise" will hide a number of hazards that result in a multitude of enemies of all shapes and sizes ... at this time remember how to play other titles such as any installment of Battlefront. www.PCGameTrek.com
The gameplay is not going to surprise and progress through the scenarios is fairly linear with few surprises. The controls are fairly regular and we can get hold of them within five minutes of playing, which is not necessarily a negative point but rather the opposite.

REAL 3D GRAPHICS
So what can bring back this new game? The first is that the guys at Ubisoft has worked in a 3D game that can be a pioneer in this field and promises a series of sensations to which we are unaccustomed. Imagine for a moment what would move into a world where you can feel the sense of depth and almost touch the different textures of any element of the environment, this gives a sense of reality that hooks from the outset.
This does not mean we can not enjoy this game on a screen as normal, however in this case all the scenic views above falls in the middle half and becomes a game that promises to be good but not becomes an imperative. On the other hand the negative aspect that we can endorse it is precisely its strength ... a bit of trouble right? Nothing is easier, if just for novelty and strength is its design to be enjoyed in 3D, its weakness is that it can only be enjoyed if you have a very latest generation television today are astronomical prices.

CONCLUSION
According to PC Gaming Magazine this adaptation came December 3 at the stores, and comes with this controversy in tow. Hopefully, once in the market and tested by end users will not be as one among the pile of games that adorn our collections and clutter the thrift stores. Yet why not say so, we are looking forward to the stores.

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Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

2009-12-29T01:59:00.000-08:00

Available demo of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

The European PSP demo arrives this afternoon.
Konami Digital Entertainment has announced that the playable demo of the expected establishment of Hideo Kojima Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will be available today. With its launch recently confirmed for the upcoming May 27, Konami now provides the opportunity to play a preview of what will be the final game with this European-English version of the demo-game. Available through PlayStation Store, and under the title "Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker: Demo-Ops" The demo includes four types of missions, including those that were available during the last Tokyo Game Show, and more extras.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker marks the return of the popular action franchise and infiltration. With Hideo Kojima in charge of this project, the new sequel offers a completely original design, with a storyline and that history will resume at the point in which Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater for PlayStation 2 ended.

The game will base its action in Central America in 1974. Players will take control of famous Naked Snake (Big Boss) and the legendary hero who saved the world from nuclear holocaust. Snake has now returned to his homeland and has created an 'Army without Government' in South America, and is contacted by a visitor from 'A nation without an army' to investigate suspicious activity in the peaceful Costa Rica. (PCGameTrek.com) In the midst of the Cold War, Costa Rica had achieved so far will be a haven of peace in a conflict zone, though that could change.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is scheduled for release exclusively for the PSP on the 27th of May. PC Games 2010

Blood Bowl world championship

2009-12-28T05:41:00.000-08:00

Launched the Blood Bowl world championship

Blood Bowl: World Cup, World Championships were launched.
Cyanide and Focus Home Interactive announces the launch of the Blood Bowl World Cup coaches can participate in Blood Bowl PC from anywhere in the world, this is the first major competition organized for the Blood Bowl game since launch.

The preliminary phases of classification - open to all Blood Bowl coaches - are already underway for the Winter Championships, the largest tournament of the season. At the end of these phases during the Games Day in France, will determine the first finalist contender for the title of World Champion. The "Winter Champions" will face the winner of the Summer Championship during Super Bowl Blood "to be held in November 2010. Both finalists will receive a substantial cash prize, and the winner of this final will stand with the title "World Champion Blood Bowl video game.

The year 2010 will be very exciting for all of Blood Bowl coaches. They will have to fight hard to achieve the title of world champion.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce

2009-12-27T01:08:00.000-08:00

Prepare arrives weapons Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce

The new Harry Potter title will be in stores by the hand of Koch Media.
Tecmo Koei Europe finalizing the details of the upcoming release of "Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce" on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 from Sony, which will be released in the first quarter of 2010. The return of the popular franchise that has generated many sequels and related products which combined have generated global sales of more than 18 million units. This time up to four users can experience the tactical action combat in a completely new appearance.

With Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce up to four friends can meet online to experience the fighting tactical action of a totally new ways. Forming a team, players will travel to different cities throughout imperial China to participate in missions and coordinated assaults to conquer used heavily protected fortresses and colossal beasts beat. Be one of the best warriors of history and struggle together.
FEATURES
• Action to combat online for up to four players in cooperative and competitive mode.
• Be one of the best warriors of history and struggle as a team to conquer heavily protected fortresses, infiltrate enemy strongholds, and more.
• New air combat. Struggle for land and air. The enemy used the terrain and space wisely and will attack from almost any direction.
• New transformations "Fury" which feature the characters attacks and supernatural abilities even more, as the speed of light or the ability to fly.
• Create and modify weapons using supplies made in the battle. Equip your warrior with whatever weapons they manage to create.
• New missions and additional downloadable content.
• Online play supports cooperative games and one to one, in addition to text and voice chat.
• You can choose up to 3 AI-controlled officers who fight with you in single player mode.
• Meng Huo appears in the struggle as a new playable character.
• Access to new official charts for improvement.
The game will arrive in the first quarter of 2010 Castilian texts and manual labor of Koch Media.

Mega Man 10 Game

2009-12-26T03:13:00.000-08:00

The blue bomber returns in Mega Man 10
The mythical hero of Capcom will deliver new plataformera in downloadable format.
Capcom has announced the release of MegaMan 10 via digital download service WiiWare from Nintendo, the Xbox Live online network of Microsoft and Sony's PlayStation Store platform in the month of March 2010. MegaMan 10, the latest installment of the popular franchise from Capcom, rolled back to the nostalgic to the days of classic 2D MegaMan deliveries in a delivery that will link the action retro and vintage-inspired graphics the NES.

The year is 20XX and a suspected outbreak of Roboenza, a robotic bird species has been unleashed. It spreads through the world like wildfire robots knocking everywhere. The robots have been infected out of control, destroying the city and Who is behind all this mess? MegaMan who will be responsible for dealing with this ominous threat and bring the bottom of this mysterious virus.

Through this adventure MegaMan will face robots infected, as well as classic and characteristic bosses you can only find in this saga. Each with unique weaponry and equipment, their own vulnerabilities. The creator of the original Mega Man, Keiji Inafune, is responsible for the direction and supervision of all bosses designs, offering the most savage villains of the series.

Among the new features of MegaMan 10 includes the ability to play with the favorite character of all fans, Protoman, from the beginning of the game, and the inclusion of "Easy mode" that will allow more users to enjoy the challenges this series made it big. Moreover, how "MegaMan Challenges" will practice the skills and prior preparation before facing the thrilling adventures that await them.

MegaMan 10 arrives in March 2010.

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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

2009-12-25T11:56:00.000-08:00

The online mode is expanded in Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

The hunters of Europe can join forces in the online multiplayer mode of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.
Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for PSP (PlayStation Portable) will be one of the first games that are played online via the application Ad Hoc Party, when it is available on 22 December 2009.

The Ad Hoc Party application will allow players of Monster Hunter Freedom freely embark on adventures without the need to be close to their usual hunting companions. Since establishing strategies to implement unique attacks, players need to work together to get hundreds of hunting wild beasts that await them in the game and progress through a wide range of adventures available.

"The success of activities such as the Gathering Hall in the UK, a dedicated location to facilitate multiplayer gaming sessions are a testament to the great intention of people to play Monster Hunter Freedom Unite with your friends. The new Ad Hoc Party service make it much easier for players form teams and play together not only in their own country but throughout Europe "said Michael Pattison, Senior Director European Marketing.
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Resident Evil 5

2009-12-24T01:30:00.000-08:00

Resident Evil 5 continuous Desperate Escape

Details about the upcoming downloadable content for Resident Evil 5 which was subsequently included in the new edition of the game for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
You've seen the horrors of "Lost in Nightmares". Have you seen both as Chris Redfield Sheva Alomar with their new outfits fighting for their lives in the "The Mercenaries Reunion". Now, join Jill Valentine and the BSAA agent, Josh Stone, in his attempt to escape Tricell facilities in Desperate Escape ", the second episode DOWNLOAD Resident Evil 5 will be available the next 3 and 4 March 2010 through Microsoft's Xbox Live service and Sony's PlayStation Network, respectively.

Following its recent liberation from the yoke of a mind control device, a weary Jill Valentine breaks down. Supported by the BSAA agent, Josh Stone, Jill and Josh will work together to escape the Tricell facilities safe from the dark of night. Tireless struggle against hordes of enemies with the beating heart of emotions, in an impressive action game in which Jill and Josh go to the relief of Chris and Sheva facing the final confrontation with Albert Wesker.

Simultaneously with the launch of "Desperate Escapes" and "Lost in Nightmares" new suits are available for Chris (Heavy Metal) and Sheva (Business Woman), allowing users to live a different experience Resident Evil 5, with which to experience both the game as cinematic sequences.

Chris and Sheva with these new suits, and Josh Stone will be playable characters in this review as The Mercenaries Reunion. These two characters, along with those announced, Chris (under the guise of a Warrior) and Sheva (under the guise of a character in a fairy tale), complete the cast of eight playable characters in this way. Equipped with unique weapons, will provide additional challenges while the player will try to knock down as many enemies as possible in a given period of time. Combining the skills, extend the time available and focus the interest accumulate points for the player. Thanks to the enormous list of armaments available, The Mercenaries Reunion will offer hours of entertainment with which to kill the boredom.

'Desperate Escape', 'Lost In Nightmares' and all new playable characters as The Mercenaries Reunion will be available in Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, which includes the original game along with all the additional content. The most comprehensive experience Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will be available on Blu-ray disc for PlayStation 3 or DVD format along with a token for downloading content through Xbox 360.

The Gamer Market 2010

2009-12-23T19:58:00.000-08:00

The gamer market will lead the entertainment industry in 2010
The annual growth of the videogame market will be around 11 per cent to 46,000 million in 2010.

The videogame world market could grow to 46,000 million in 2010 from 27,000 million dollars in 2005, approaching 11.4 percent.

The new generation consoles and handheld devices boost the game market in the United States, Europe, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Canada, while PC gaming sales continue to fall in the U.S. and EMEA. Moreover, the introduction of new models of phones capable of downloading games will accelerate the market for wireless gaming

The video game industry will grow at a faster rate so that the film, that PricewaterhouseCoopers expected to grow at an annual rate of 5.3 percent, to reach the market for 104,000 million in 2010. For its part, the television industry will grow by 6.6 reaching 227 billion dollars.

The report of PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2006-2010 "predicts that media and entertainment industry will grow 6.6 percent annually to reach 2.59 trillion euros. The continued deployment of broadband networks and the expansion of high-speed wireless invigorate this growth. Overall spending on online and wireless channels reached 19,000 million dollars in 2005 rising to 67,000 million in 2010.

"Virtually all segments of the entertainment industry are turning from physical distribution to digital distribution of content," said Wayne Jackson, PricwaterhouseCoopers. "As this shift continues, we will see more revenue opportunities for companies in the entertainment industry. So while physical distribution of content is on the wane digital distribution will lead the creation of new business opportunities.

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PC gaming industry 2010

2009-12-22T15:57:00.000-08:00

Dell sees a future in PC gaming industry
The founder and chairman of Dell, Michael Dell, sees a future in the industry of computer games, which by 2010 will move 4,000 million dollars a year (3,140 million), with consumers hooked on high speed connections defeat the monsters of the Internet.

(Agencies) Dell said at the Austin Games Conference that his company is positioning itself to lead the computer games industry.

"Things like multi-core processors, faster engines for physics and graphics, wider screens, web cams: the hardware is changing dramatically and this can make the game very exciting experience," Dell said.

Dell, the world's largest maker of personal computers with 55,900 million (43,910 million euros) in revenue last year, earlier this year bought Alienware, a Miami company that is responsible for making game systems.

Dell, a native of Texas and a great gamer, said that attending the conference to see what developers and game designers want to see in the hardware of computers.

"I want to know what things look in the hardware, and they want to discover what will happen with the hardware, new features and capabilities, and can be assured that we will enable the next generation of games," he added.

Modern Warfare 2 PC Game

2009-12-21T03:04:00.000-08:00

Modern Warfare 2 PC Game "surpasses all records of entertainment"
The launch of Modern Warfare 2 worldwide seems to have been a success, and Activision wanted to share it with new sales data in the U.S. and UK markets, sales that the company believes makes him worthy of "the biggest launch in entertainment in history ".

Thus far, and according to the company's own sources, have already raised $ 310 million, with sales of 4.7 million games in only two markets and on the first day sales of the game.

Mike Griffith, CEO of Activision, said: "These sales have surpassed all records in the entertainment being a clear testimony that we have a great cinematic experience and the type of game that offers Call of Duty. Modern Warfare 2 has elevated the interactive experience to levels just before imagined setting a new standard of entertainment, "

In conclusion notes that "Call of Duty PC Game series has become a cultural phenomenon that shows the power of video games as a means of entertainment."

Following the announcement of these results look nothing outlandish figures that handle some analysts, who say the game could have sold about 7 million in its first day on sale worldwide.

PC Games Hardware

2009-12-20T10:02:00.000-08:00

PC Games Hardware: 27.000 million

The first global entertainment industry mount up the economic crisis and the slowdown in consumption in 2010 to reach 27.617 million dollars in revenues for hardware implementation of video games. Green shoots, according to data supplied by the consultant Jon Peddie Research, which expects revenue to soar next year recovering 30 percent growth before the crisis.

The video game (PC Gaming) market continues to rise next year and regain the high growth in the years preceding the economic crisis with the hardware sector (main base systems, accessories and upgrades) shooting 30 percent from 2009.

The improvement of the sector would in all major markets following the global economic recovery. The release of Windows 7, the multimedia library DirectX 11, the advanced physics applied to the pc game, publishing high-quality titles that are expected during the holiday season and new visualization capabilities and the advent of 3D, are the reasons that highlights the consultant for the advancement of the sector.

A healthy year with revenues of $ 27.617 million in hardware alone. Growth will also keep the following years with 32.749 million in 2011 and 34,760 million in 2012. Thus, the video game industry would increase distances to the head of global entertainment far beyond the film industry, television or music.

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DoFollow Gaming Blogs

2009-12-20T01:57:00.000-08:00

Find DoFollow GAMING Sites

With all that has been said before - it is quite difficult to find sites that are "DoFollow" ... However, are there! Listed below for your convenience are running lists of various categories of sites that are dofollow, and Great candidates for the next backlink!
Get links, they are DoFollow or not, please note that Google and other search engines are smart enough these days. If you have multiple links to a page with a source of DoFollow or if this source is also links to other sites that provide backlinks (like their account on Blogspot or Wordpress), search engines can and do notice can devalue your links to the point where they become value. Grow naturally over time. Bring value and quality links. Otherwise, it will hurt efforts to create your site in the long-term relationships.

Incidentally - when it comes to link building, only the first link that points to a breakdown of the site. Send over a hyperlink on the page to the source helps in any way.

These are the best sites I choose to dofollow commenting for BlackLinks from gaming / PC Gaming dofollow blogs.
I just created this list of games DoFollow blogs / Do Follow Games related websites.
You can get free backlinks, better SEO, better Alexa rank and PageRank best blogs dofollow comments below:
DOFollow Gaming Blogs

1.http://www.gamingplanet.info/
2.http://www.pcgametrek.com/zuma
3.http://pcgamesmagazine.wordpress.com/
4.http://pc-games-2010.blogspot.com/
5.http://biggsuccess.com/
6.http://www.martinbowling.com
7.http://www.gamingplanet.info/
8.http://pc-games-2010.blogspot.com/
9.http://www.pcgametrek.com/

Do not Be a Spammer - being a provider of value!

Spamming will not Dofollow resources results ... Not only that, it hurts the whole community, and Dofollow persuade suppliers to convert their sites to nofollow. Make sure all links feats of construction are decorated tastefully and honestly. Please put your keywords and give an honest explanation of what your site is about, search engines reward you!
Simply type the relevant comments and will certainly be approved within a few hours;)

Shakira Game

2009-12-20T01:39:00.000-08:00

At auction an Xbox 360 signed by Shakira

The auction of the Xbox 360 with custom Lips: She sings in Spanish and Shakira's image will be auctioned on eBay to build a sports center in Colombia.
Xbox 360 and Los 40 Principales again collaborate on a joint initiative for Action Aid. After auctioning an Xbox 360 signed by Alejandro Sanz, this time the initiative has received the invaluable assistance of the singer Shakira.
From today, 17 December, the millions of fans of the prestigious Singer from bidding on an exclusive Xbox 360 Elite signed by Shakira and personalized with "Lips: She sings in Spanish. After the performance of the Colombian artist onstage Top 40 Awards on 11 December, the singer once again showed their solidarity by signing a more expensive Xbox 360 to be auctioned on eBay and whose benefits will go to the organization in question from years with Los 40 Principales, Action Aid.
On this occasion, will finance the construction of a sports center in highland Cazucá Soacha (Colombia). This project is sponsored by Action Aid in collaboration with the Fundación Pies Descalzos with working in this South American country. The latter NGOs, along with ALAS (Latin America in Solidarity Action), both founded by Shakira, are part of its commitment to the neediest, and added to the many facets of the artist who has also been a UNICEF ambassador.
"Xbox 360 is to add to this great initiative in conjunction with Los 40 Principales and contribute their bit for the NGO ActionAid with whom we have collaborated on other occasions. This time we are especially full of pride to collaborate with Shakira, a very important artist in the music scene, with millions of fans around the world and that is as committed to the cause of more supportive, "he pointed Daniel Cervantes, Director of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft.
"Thanks to the commitment of the 40 Major and Xbox 360 this year we will be building a cultural and sports center that seeks social integration in Soacha, where 7% of the population displaced by armed conflict afflicting the country, communities making them dysfunctional and rootless. With this sports will have a space to facilitate social integration and prevent children and young people will become part of criminal gangs or are victims of drugs or alcohol. We hope many people participate in this wonderful initiative of Xbox and Top 40 and make a better future for all, "said Horn Cali Director, Department of Marketing and Communication Action Aid.
Now, you can contribute to a good cause by bidding on this collector's item, since December 17 and only for 10 days here.
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Karaoke Revolution Game

2009-12-20T01:32:00.000-08:00

More karaoke in your hand console Konami

Konami Digital Entertainment has announced it will launch in February, with new list of songs, Karaoke Revolution game for the PS3 and Wii in the European versions of the game.
Karaoke Revolution uses a new system that measures player's vocal tone, precision and rhythm, and invites users to hold a karaoke party. If you prefer Players can croon with the classics, demonstrating his skill with David Bowie, Rod Stewart or the Jackson 5, or break out with songs by Lady Gaga and Rihanna. The game features a roster of 75 licensed tracks, including the aforementioned artists and other hits such as 'I Kissed a Girl', Katy Perry, Lily Allen 'Smile'y '7 Things' from Miley Cyruss. There are a variety of classic tracks that are also available, classics of the '80s like 'I Ran' by A Flock of Seagulls, 90 with 'Love is a Battlefield' by Pat Benatar, REM man "In the Moon 'and also' Human 'The Killers, and "Sex on Fire' by Kings of Leon.

Karaoke Revolution is customizable: For each element of the game can make adjustments. The game features new scenarios, and characters change options for including 10 new scenarios for action, which may change the level of lights, video screens and special effects to create the perfect concert . Similarly, there is a greater selection of equipment and changing accessories. Players can create their own rock star and dress up characters using the new body and facial features may change the age, shape, body size and more. To all this must be added the realism of being on stage. PS3 users can also use the PlayStation Eye camera for viewing on LCD screens (found in that game) during the proceedings.
These characters appear on screen in several shows and the letters and notes contained in the bottom of the screen, and the ratings given to the player sings - and virtual audiences also appear to show their appreciation (or not) depending on progress of the song.
In addition to the solo career mode, Karaoke Revolution has a great multiplayer mode, where users can play against up to 16 singers-line may be eight or 15 friends. The game is multi-mode, and plays to the weakest vocalists, adjusting the microphone settings of their rivals to improve their chances. The Wii version of Karaoke Revolution will be available with built in microphone or as a standalone product, and Konami has also revealed to be launched as a digital download for PS3 in the next release. Karaoke Revolution will be released on February 3, 2010 for Playstation 3 and the 11 February 2010 for Wii.
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PC Games

2009-12-19T05:31:00.000-08:00

Gaming is an easy way to chill out, after a long hectic day at office or after busy college schedule. 30 minute of gaming can help you in getting back your energy and vitality. The world of online games is changing very fast. PC Gaming is suitable for all age group from young kids to elder people. PC games work as a stress busters, keep your self rejuvenates and light with PC games.

Online games has added new dimension to the world of entertainment. Now thousands of fresh games are available on your PC and laptop at free of costs. Moreover, if you have a zeal and spirit for the online games online Pc games are the perfect to satiate your gaming hunger. The picture qualities, sound quality of online games are getting better day by day making online gaming more exciting for the players. Online games are full of fun; you can spend hours in gaming without even realizing it.

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Top 3 gaming websites of 2009

2009-12-18T01:12:00.000-08:00

Top 3 gaming websites of 2009

1) IGN.com:

Great place to get breaking news from the game. All news is quickly displaced and most of real time. The boards can be overwhelming at first, especially in the hall, but soon gets used and becomes normal. Sub-scriptions on the site worth the money and the workers at IGN seem great people. Apart from the odd jar found at the website, this is usually a great website and they deserve equal to or less than the 5 stars.

From IGN and VN message boards, reviews of games, file downloads, and multiple logon access the IGN site covers almost everything for me. IGN, VN, FilePlanet and GameSpy are part of the same company, so if I'm looking at things with my little borther console, reading about the MMO for me or the hint of a new module, I can do it all in one roof . I am creating logins in 20 different locations just to view or download material that I want.

2) GamerDNA

Arising from what was once GuildCafe, gamerDNA (gamerDNA) is both a player and a paradise for lovers of data, offering any kind of personal stake and follow up recommendations regarding the statistics of the surface of the most popular games and even what kind of personalities tend to play them. Xbox 360 players can link their accounts until the game library and continue to play sessions automatically, with the ability to manually add titles for the PS3, Wii and PC.

Above all that, gamerDNA features a kind of metagame in which you earn points and we qualified on the basis of the amount that interact with the site in time. If you are looking for a social interface to help document their experiences of play, an easy way to transfer your game to their other social services, or simply a good game recommendation engine, it is recommended to try gamerDNA.

3) PCGameTrek.com :

PC Game Trek is in a blog format where you can learn a lot about popular PC gaming classics and the latest video games, Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game, First Person Shooter ... Also all kinds of games that all people of all ages can play.

I am a professional player and PC Game Trek always has what I want. They have detailed reviews, news, game trailers, demos free tricks, FAQs, guides, interviews, films, scrrenshots, everything! they always have more information on all the games you want to know. I see a lot of people here complaning about the sum on the site. PCGametrek.com is added as radio, television and magazines. Every website has now joined, so I do not know what's the big deal. I'm not an insider, but what we get so much to free deosn't even matter.

There are many more websites and blogs specifically for PC gamers out there, as well as new ones emerge all the time, if I have omitted his favorite game, or know of another blog / website to verify, let us know in the comments.

the essential PC gaming reviews

2009-12-17T04:40:00.000-08:00

Learn to draw the essential PC gaming reviews

PC Games Track

Reviews of PC games can be a great source to be updated with the latest games being released these days, but when you visit gaming sites and read the comments of reviewers are contradictory and exaggerated. So what do they really need to get the most out of game reviews for you to form a balanced view?

Here are some things to keep in mind when reading a review of the video game:

Go credible Sites:

When surfing the Web, you'll find literally thousands of websites that offers game reviews, but most of them can not be trusted. If you enter a trusted site that offers comprehensive reviews covering all aspects of The Game, it is best to keep it. Does not pay much attention to what a player is saying about your favorite game in a trusted site!

Check Up your favorite games:

While no one can claim to know everything about every game, each player has a few favorites in which information from the inside out. To test the credibility of a review of the site, you can check what this site has to say about their favorite games. If you find that your needs analysis, you can safely go with your opinion about the new games and seem to be shooting in the dark, you better not trust them!

Ratings may have different meanings:

Different sites have a rating system for video games, so that visitors can better understand how a set of stands, based on different aspects. But when you see a game rated as 5 out of 10, do not take this as the final verdict. Although some commentators are right in a game just for its graphics below, others can judge the games based on their story lines and missions. If you are a lover of history of the line, then it is a possibility that a game rated 5 of May 10 still has much to offer to you!

Look Up a few reviews before making your decision:

You may not agree with his opinion on a game on a particular site, but it is best to consult a few more comments about The Game at the site, like many sites offer to users, as they say, both the angles of the story. Properties of various media or the respondents may have different opinions about The Game, for example, Gamespot, you can even say that a game has great graphics according to the previous version when Pcgametrek evaluate graphics for today's game graphic patterns and the mere fact that a site publishes book reviews various reviewers credible enough for you to put your trust in him!

The game experience varies from person to person:

When different players try their hand at a video game, have different experiences. A critic to criticize a game can give your honest opinion, but that does not mean you will have the same bad experience. It is always advisable to try the game if you really looking to test The Game is like. When you need to take into account their views, never trust them completely, because it can sometimes be misleading.
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Dead Space 2 PC Game - Official Details

2009-12-16T15:55:00.000-08:00

First official details on Dead Space 2
"The infection continues to spread through space, and Isaac Clarke is the only way to contain it."

The development of Dead Space 2 was a fact for months, but it was not until this week when Electronic Arts has officially announced that the title is up with the mysterious art-work for a few days that has puzzled the community followers of this powerful saga.

"We are delighted to return to the ongoing saga of the new chapter in the journey of Isaac," said Steve Papoutsis, one of the main producers of the show. "The infection continues to spread through space and our hero, Isaac Clarke is the only way to stop it."

"It will revert to having hundreds of Necromorphs that will be killed," continued the Executive which, however, made clear that "not everything in Dead Space 2 will be what it seems."

"Wait shocking plot twists that will surprise you, and there will be a huge bestiary of bizarre and nasty monsters that hopefully give you a fright of death."

PC Game Reviews 2010 - PC Game Trek

PC Games Addiction

2009-12-16T15:44:00.000-08:00

The Viral Addiction Computer Games

Abstract:
Today, it is very common to get a child as young as 5 years to a person sitting at a computer either at work, at home or outside a social rather surf the Internet, games or playback. The endless hours spent on this tool more and more media technology has aroused considerable concern.

Contents:
Over the years, the industry of PC gaming evolution in the production of a 486-processor for dual processor high performance heart that supports serious players ultra high-end graphics card. Gone are the days when the only option for a player to interact with the command of his computer keyboard while playing a game of Space War Adventure. Through years of research and development of fast, the players today have a choice of multiple simulation game.

The attraction of major characters in the heroic fantasy game that had many in the kingdom could not experience in a world without existing condition. Intriguing story lines of the enchanting voice that evokes a player still in the PC gaming world. Often, players will also take in the game for hours in their struggle to move to the next level or just for an attractive price. The sense of accomplishment in this game addicts very rewarding and satisfying.

Top favorite PC games like Left 4 Dead 2, Dragon Age, The Sims 3, was Street Fighter IV and many other simulation games that brains, thinking strategies, cooperation between different actors or even promote the self-discipline, but the long hours consistently leading in the square box lead to social problems among students, couples and families. This obsession leads these addicts neglect their family and friends, sleep disorders and problems with work or school.

With the increasing availability of online games, there is a disturbing trend in the most vulnerable to attract players in the fantasy world of their much needed money pocket on the purchase of a game with extra tools and extra time d 'monthly subscription. There are many published stories about young children to their parents using your credit card for these purchases. Thurs Global is the viral infection that spreads rapidly and is indeed a need to act quickly and use.

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Brunhilde Cassiopa, MBA PC Game Editor, article writer working for pcgametrek.com
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Popular PC Games of 2010

2009-12-15T14:42:00.000-08:00

The Most Anticipated PC Games of 2010

The video game industry is one of the most profitable of the planet. Games not only billed more than the films, are also capable of overcoming any brand.

Thus, during its first week on the street, 15 days ago, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 sold no less than 4.7 million copies. This title war on a day billed $ 310 million, nearly double the money raised by the film The knight of the night, the biggest blockbuster in a weekend of premieres.

In this report, pcgametrek.com reviews the most impressive pc games of the 2010 season for the PC many of whom were launched in the United States.

Metro 2013 PC Game
For its artistic quality and a script based on the work of Dmitry Glukhovsk writer, appears as the game of the year. It's the same developers of STALKER and is set in an apocalyptic future where humans are a dying breed. The survivors are hiding in underground stations of savage mutants.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
New chapter in one of the classics of military strategy, whose protagonist is Jim Raynor. Although not yet have a release date is known to be three episodes. In Wings of Liberty will be able to control the human faction in Heart of the Swarm, driving insects and robots Zerg Legacy of the Void, psionic Protoss warriors.

WET PC Game
Tarantinesca conception of beauty as a lethal weapon in this game takes form. The mercenary Ruby Malone, with their special skills, can shoot from all angles and leave no enemy in their shoes.

Fallout: New Vegas
The previous chapter of this game became one of the titles most prized strategic survival this year. Although Vegas will build the engine and graphics resources of 3, it is not a new expansion. The crawler will lone battleship suit the ruins of Washington to explore the world of Sin City. Also, will reveal clues about the nuclear accident that left the planet devastated.

Colin McRae DiRT 2
This second edition of this game promises to double car details of his predecessor it promises to be better than the first version of Colin McRae Dirt 1 pc game. (PC GameTrek) There will be competitions in the jungle, desert and urban landscapes. Add customization details. The list of vehicles is divided into seven categories, with cars to walk on roads and cities.

Max Payne 3
It has been 12 years of his last mission and now Max is bare, fat and bearded. Although managed to leave behind their addictions. For the conversion is complete, changes the darkness of a New York City by the sun of the Brazilian favelas. His new occupation will be as a security guard in a private neighborhood.

Rage PC Game
Following the catastrophic vision, a meteor hits the earth and forced to build bunkers. In the Earth's surface soulless creatures that swarm crush everything in its path. Those who want to explore the region would be implanted in your body parts nanotechnology. In this shooter will be able to control vehicles and an arsenal of heavy caliber.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PCGame Trek)
The Call of Duty franchise proves that though the missions are all combat need not be repeated. Very clever. It was on sale in the U.S.. UU.

Splinter Cell: Conviction
After the disappointment with Double Agent, in this fifth episode of the series veteran Sam Fisher is back with its arsenal of thuds and smart devices. The man is now a fifty into gray, which compensates for its lack of agility with the experience that gives the years. The challenge will be to campaign against his own spy agency in broad daylight and mingling with the crowd on the streets.

BioShock 2 PC Version
The events take place 10 years later than the original, when the protagonist ends up becoming a Big Daddy. But unlike other armored guards, this may leave the premises of Rapture to explore the marine world. His worst enemy will be the Big Sister, the addicts who were redeemed. One of the key points of this game is its originality. Through a series of "plasmids" the player can reap different skills that help people cope with greater comfort levels.

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Three Aces For The Charts UK - PC Games

2009-12-15T04:33:00.000-08:00

Modern Warfare 2, FIFA 10, Assassin's Creed. Three aces for the charts
We have among us the top 10 software sales in the UK.

The data from software sales in the UK for the week from 30 November to 6 December are already among us, and with them a new opportunity to see how Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 rewrites his lead in the head.

When Infinity Ward's shooter remains in second place FIFA 10 that taking second place to Assassin's Creed II. New Super Mario Bros. and Wii Sports Resort Wii completes the top places.

01. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
02. FIFA 10
03. Assassin's Creed II
04. New Super Mario Bros.
05. Wii Sports Resort
06. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
07. Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
08. Forza Motorsport 3
09. Mario Kart Wii
10. Professor Layton and Pandora's Box

The Art of Video Games 2012

2009-12-14T02:01:00.000-08:00

"The Art of Video Games" at the prestigious Smithsonian
The legendary American museum in 2012 will host an exhibition of interactive entertainment.
From 16 March to 9 September 2012, the popular and prestigious Smithsonian Museum will host an exhibition game to be "the first to comprehensively examine the evolution of videogames as an artistic medium.

This "Art of Video Games" will include interviews, extensive material and a playable video game history will be complemented by some consoles that visitors can use themselves.

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Real3D has the best 3D technology

2009-12-12T09:20:00.000-08:00

Namco also interested in 3D technology
Adding to use which also aim to Ubisoft and Sony.

The recent and very interesting James Cameron's Avatar: The Videogame is the first videogame to take advantage of 3D technology, however it seems that not be the last, which is that Namco Bandai has announced that it will work with Real3D for also take advantage of this advanced methodology.

"Real3D has the best 3D technology in the world and demonstrating its leadership in the ongoing revolution in the 3D film," said Shin Unozawa, president and CEO of Namco Bandai. "We want our developers to take advantage of decades of experience Real3D and its revolutionary technology to deliver a unique gaming experience.

Airtight Games - PC Gaming News

2009-12-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

The primary responsibility for portal development joins the Dark Void
It's Kim Swift, which now incorporates Airtight Games.

The development of Dark Void has faced since its final stretch, before it goes on sale on January 22 in our country, and it seems that the guys at Airtight Games have decided that the best way to tackle this is the final production to have reinforcements in the workforce.

This policy meets the signing of Kim Swift, primarily responsible for the great portal, which will join the team from Airtight Games.

PC Gaming Magazine - NEWS 2010

2009-12-10T02:57:00.000-08:00

John Woo interested in making another videogame
"I have little time, even though I'd like to do another (game)"
Filmmaker John Woo has made some dabble in video games, and in fact the interesting reasonably well Stranglehold demonstrates, however it appears that was not enough for him that title, and it arises carry out another game.

"I have little time, even though I'd like to do another (game)," the Chinese director in an interview with Cinematical portal. "At the moment I'm producing two movies also. One is shot in Taiwan and one in Shanghai. I am a bit busy these days. "

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Prestigious List of PC Games 2009

2009-12-09T05:15:00.000-08:00

Time magazine's prestigious list of 10 best video games of 2009
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum and head DJ Hero.
The prestigious Time magazine has compiled a list of your top 10 of the top games of 2009 as usually done every year, and given the importance that has traditionally had this general information magazine to echo back to her.

Among the top highlights in head Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum and DJ Hero in the top three, plus a creditable fourth place for Borderlands and the presence of Assassin's Creed II and Uncharted 2 closing these ten favorites.

01. Modern Warfare 2
02. Batman: Arkham Asylum
03. DJ Hero
04. Borderlands
05. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
06. Geo-Defense Swarm
07. Realms
08. Halo: ODST
09. Assassin's Creed II
10. Uncharted 2

Battlestar Galactica Game For PC

2009-12-04T04:56:00.000-08:00

Save the human race!
Battlestar Galactica PC Game Review
Fly through space with more ease than ever with your Viper, one of the most powerful ships in the entire universe Galactic. Your name is Adama, with only 21 years old, have the responsibility of all Battlestar in your hands.
Fly through space with more ease than ever with your Viper, one of the most powerful ships in the entire universe Galactic. Your name is Adama, with only 21 years old, have the responsibility of all Battlestar in your hands.
Back in the years 1978 and 1979 was released in U.S. Galactica television series, which was a tremendous success among the young, and later, in mid-eighties, was also a huge revolution in the series this side of the planet . Now, with over twenty years in the back, launches again this original series, but as a videogame. The story, like many, is none other than the next. You are a young pilot Vipers, a space combat ships of last generation, and your mission is to defend the human race from the powerful Cylons. How could it be otherwise, you're in love with the beautiful Iphigenia, a charming young man of twenty añitos-old daughter of Major Magus, absolute leader of the Galactic impressive. The commander was saved countless times by the father of Adama, and after being captured and killed by the Cylons, he enlisted in the army to avenge the death of his father.
As you can see the range argument is not short, despite being the typical story that is not characterized by being mainly original. PC Game Trek focus now on the game. The game is released on both consoles leading in the world of video games such as PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and differences, as later we will have are quite small, we might rather say that they are constrained by the actual hardware of each machine. Just start the game and after the usual introductions logos and developers and producers will not find the main game screen.

Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper

2009-12-03T01:25:00.000-08:00

Sherlock Holmes PC Game - Jack the Ripper

Elementary my dear Watson. How many times have we heard this phrase, one of the most famous in the history of fiction? And is that when one is as dear as the character of Sherlock Holmes people do not get tired of listening to their jokes. Now, the guys from Focus Interactive are about to candy the Xbox 360 version of Sherlock Holmes Vs Jack The Ripper, where the great researcher faces, nothing more and nothing less, than Jack the Ripper. The game will also be available on PC.

To illustrate this adventure game, we bring a small but fascinating gallery of game images. The catch can appreciate the great job of tracing conducted by the developers and the remarkable characterization of all the characters. Get ready because we go direct to the nineteenth century. Sherclok Holmes Game Review.