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19 Video Game Characters With Super Famous Voices

Added: 04.03.2015 20:26 | 31 views | 0 comments


1. Sean Bean in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion



Known as the guy who dies in everything, the Game of Thrones star voiced Emperor Martin Septim in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. By the next Elder Scrolls installment, his character was -- yep -- dead.


2. Kristen Bell in Assassin’s Creed



The star of Veronica Mars is a self-proclaimed nerd who lent her voice to the Assassin’s Creed franchise as Lucy.


3. Billy Bob Thornton in Deadly Creatures



The Sling Blade actor has one video game credit to his name, the 2009 title Deadly Creatures, which also starred the late Dennis Hopper.


4. Willem Dafoe in Beyond: Two Souls



The Green Goblin in the Spider-Man movies, Dafoe also voiced Norman Osborn for the companion video games. Another video game gig: the interactive thriller Beyond: Two Souls.


5. Elijah Wood in The Legend of Spyro



He's not only Frodo Baggins, but also a featured voice in a dozen video games, such as the character Spyro in The Legend of Spyro.


6. Ellen Page in Beyond: Two Souls



Juno and Inception actress Ellen Page joined Willem Dafoe in Beyond: Two Souls.


7. John Goodman in Rage



The voice of everyone’s favorite monster, Sulley in Monsters Inc., Goodman most recently voiced Dan Hagar in the game Rage.


8. Mark Hamill in Batman: Arkham Asylum



Luke Skywalker himself became one of the most renowned voice actors in Hollywood. Appearing in more than 30 games, Hamill is most famous for voicing The Joker in Batman: Arkham Asylum.


9. Ice Cube in Call of Duty: Black Ops



The multitalented rapper-turned-actor gave his voice to the 2010 edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops, as Joseph Bowman.


10. Kiefer Sutherland in Metal Gear Solid V



The man behind Jack Bauer has voiced parts in 24: The Game and the Call of Duty franchise, but his biggest game gig could be the iconic Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid V.


11. Ray Liotta in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City



The voice of Tommy Vercetti in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City? It just so happens to be Goodfellas star Ray Liotta.


12. Liam Neeson in Fallout 3



Neeson has Taken a liking (see what we did there?) to the video game medium as James in Fallout 3.


13. Gary Oldman in Call of Duty: Black Ops



Oldman has voiced characters in two Call of Duty games with Kiefer Sutherland and Ice Cube, and also joined Elijah Wood in three of the Spyro games.


14. Samuel L. Jackson in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas



Jackson’s boisterous voice was perfect for the villainous role of Officer Tenpenny in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.


15. Seth Green in Mass Effect



Green's most famous video game role: the fragile pilot Joker in the Mass Effect trilogy.


16. Snoop Dogg in True Crime: Streets of L.A.



Snoop lent his silky smooth voice to True Crime: Streets of LA as ... himself.


17. Patrick Stewart in Castlevania



The narrator of Lego Universe has done more than 20 video games, including the role of Zobek of the Castlevania franchise. That’s what happens when you’re both Professor Charles Xavier and Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and you have a ridiculously awesome voice.


18. George Takei in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3



The iconic Mr. Sulu has voiced some Star Trek games, of course. But he’s also the voice of Emperor Yoshiro in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3


19. Christopher Walken in Ripper



Is he the hero or the villain? Walken is great at playing both, so it's no wonder he was cast as the good guy (or is it bad guy?) in Ripper.


From: www.gamespot.com

19 Video Game Characters With Super Famous Voices

Added: 04.03.2015 20:26 | 26 views | 0 comments


1. Sean Bean in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion



Known as the guy who dies in everything, the Game of Thrones star voiced Emperor Martin Septim in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. By the next Elder Scrolls installment, his character was -- yep -- dead.


2. Kristen Bell in Assassin’s Creed



The star of Veronica Mars is a self-proclaimed nerd who lent her voice to the Assassin’s Creed franchise as Lucy.


3. Billy Bob Thornton in Deadly Creatures



The Sling Blade actor has one video game credit to his name, the 2009 title Deadly Creatures, which also starred the late Dennis Hopper.


4. Willem Dafoe in Beyond: Two Souls



The Green Goblin in the Spider-Man movies, Dafoe also voiced Norman Osborn for the companion video games. Another video game gig: the interactive thriller Beyond: Two Souls.


5. Elijah Wood in The Legend of Spyro



He's not only Frodo Baggins, but also a featured voice in a dozen video games, such as the character Spyro in The Legend of Spyro.


6. Ellen Page in Beyond: Two Souls



Juno and Inception actress Ellen Page joined Willem Dafoe in Beyond: Two Souls.


7. John Goodman in Rage



The voice of everyone’s favorite monster, Sulley in Monsters Inc., Goodman most recently voiced Dan Hagar in the game Rage.


8. Mark Hamill in Batman: Arkham Asylum



Luke Skywalker himself became one of the most renowned voice actors in Hollywood. Appearing in more than 30 games, Hamill is most famous for voicing The Joker in Batman: Arkham Asylum.


9. Ice Cube in Call of Duty: Black Ops



The multitalented rapper-turned-actor gave his voice to the 2010 edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops, as Joseph Bowman.


10. Kiefer Sutherland in Metal Gear Solid V



The man behind Jack Bauer has voiced parts in 24: The Game and the Call of Duty franchise, but his biggest game gig could be the iconic Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid V.


11. Ray Liotta in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City



The voice of Tommy Vercetti in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City? It just so happens to be Goodfellas star Ray Liotta.


12. Liam Neeson in Fallout 3



Neeson has Taken a liking (see what we did there?) to the video game medium as James in Fallout 3.


13. Gary Oldman in Call of Duty: Black Ops



Oldman has voiced characters in two Call of Duty games with Kiefer Sutherland and Ice Cube, and also joined Elijah Wood in three of the Spyro games.


14. Samuel L. Jackson in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas



Jackson’s boisterous voice was perfect for the villainous role of Officer Tenpenny in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.


15. Seth Green in Mass Effect



Green's most famous video game role: the fragile pilot Joker in the Mass Effect trilogy.


16. Snoop Dogg in True Crime: Streets of L.A.



Snoop lent his silky smooth voice to True Crime: Streets of LA as ... himself.


17. Patrick Stewart in Castlevania



The narrator of Lego Universe has done more than 20 video games, including the role of Zobek of the Castlevania franchise. That’s what happens when you’re both Professor Charles Xavier and Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and you have a ridiculously awesome voice.


18. George Takei in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3



The iconic Mr. Sulu has voiced some Star Trek games, of course. But he’s also the voice of Emperor Yoshiro in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3


19. Christopher Walken in Ripper



Is he the hero or the villain? Walken is great at playing both, so it's no wonder he was cast as the good guy (or is it bad guy?) in Ripper.


From: www.gamespot.com

Top 7... Greatest kart racers (that aren#39;t Mario Kart)

Added: 02.03.2015 19:15 | 11 views | 0 comments


Kart racers endure as one of gaming's purest, most enjoyable genres. As developers continue to push the envelope with convoluted plotlines and complex mechanics, kart racers remain focused on one thing: fun. They're the sort of game your parents, siblings, and best friends can sit down and play together, and everyone will have a good time.

For years, Nintendo's Mario Kart series has led the pack in the kart racing genre. But if you've only ever raced as the iconic plumber or one of his friends, then you're missing out on some incredible karting beyond the confines of the Mushroom Kingdom. Here are the top picks for the kart racers that can go toe-to-toe with the mighty Mario any day of the week. Break one of these out the next time you have guests over, and you won't be disappointed.

does for kart racers what Little Big Planet did for platformers. Almost every aspect of this game is customizable - including the tracks, racers, and vehicles - and all of these creations can be shared online. This means if you've ever wanted to see Colonel Sanders, Mr. Monopoly, and the Powerpuff Girls duke it out on the racetrack (and why wouldn't you?), then you've come to the right place.

All this creativity would be for naught, however, if the karting itself wasn't up to par. Thankfully, Racers successfully captures the basics of kart racing with fluid controls mixed with copious amounts of boost pads and drifting. There are plenty of destructive items to collect, and items can be leveled up to increase their power. ModNation Racers has a lot going for it, and the bevvy of user-generated content means you'll never hurt for something new.

Funnily enough, Konami beat Nintendo at its own game. That is to say, Konami Krazy Racers crossed the finish line before Mario Kart: Super Circuit as the first Game Boy Advance kart racer. And even though Konami doesn't have a storied history of crafting stellar racing games, Krazy Racers ain't half bad. While the gameplay mimics Mario Kart pretty closely, what really sets this GBA oddity apart is its roster of racers.

It's safe to say that no other racing game lets you chuck items and powerslide as that most famous of mystical ninjas, Goemon. For whatever reason, Dracula and Gray Fox are the picks from Castlevania and Metal Gear, rather than the obvious Simon Belmont or Snake. And then there are the racers who most Western gamers can't even name, like cutesy inclusions from Japan-centric series such as Pop'N Music, MLB Power Pros, and Parodius. But even if you don't know who the hell you picked, after a few laps around the track, you'll learn to love them.

Look around online at people's lists of "Favorite kart racers of all time" and you'll find Crash Team Racing pops up more often than not. A solid game all around, CTR demands a bit more skill from players than what is required in, say, the Mario Kart series. The power slide, which is basically drifting, has an added mechanic where players must tap one of the shoulder buttons at the correct time to pick up mini-boosts while sliding.

As many critics have noted, CTR is an excellent Mario Kart clone, and there's nothing wrong with that. The game has well-designed tracks, a wide variety of weapons, and handles as well as the best of 'em. It also packs an extensive number of modes to keep you busy, whether you're playing alone or with friends. While it certainly doesn't break new ground for the kart racing genre, CTR shows that Nintendo's secret formula can be cracked, and an amazing kart racer can be made outside of Japan.

Diddy Kong Racing deserves better. Released in 1997, this game takes the fundamentals of Mario Kart and smartly expands upon them in some interesting ways. Most notable are the vehicles. While Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed has racers switching between three different vehicle types mid-race, DKR has three different vehicles types racing simultaneously. That's right: a plane, kart, and hovercraft can all compete head-to-head on the same track, and the interplay between them helps make this game feel unique.

Items are also a big part of Diddy Kong Racing, as they are in most kart racers, but they too come with an interesting twist. In the game, there are five different types of item boxes - or rather, balloons - each with a unique color and type of item. By collecting balloons of the same color, items can be leveled up to become more powerful. For example, an oil slick can become a land mine or a rocket can become a homing rocket, if you're patient. Diddy Kong Racing received a remake on the DS in 2007, but this version is ultimately inferior due in part to its wholly unnecessary touch controls.

Speed Punks (or Speed Freaks, as it's known in Europe) is a stellar kart racer that hails from the unlikeliest of places: Ireland. Made by the team at Funcom Dublin, it's pressed-to-disc proof that great kart racing doesn't hinge on iconic characters or recognizable track themes - it all comes down to the racing itself. Speed Punks outshines Crash Team Racing as the greatest karter on PS1, with super-colorful locales, tight handling, and a wonderful sensation of speed as you zip around the courses.

The choice of weaponry found in floating item boxes is also a little more varied, since you can actually shoot at competitors with machine gun bullets, or gum up their tires with a pool of icky slime. Speed Punks also utilizes a system very similar to Mario Kart 7's acceleration-boosting coins, albeit over a decade earlier. You probably missed it due to its relatively late appearance in the PS1's lifespan , but if you ever get the chance, you should absolutely take Speed Punks for a spin.

is a noble experiment on the part of developer Bizarre Creations. The goal: to merge real-life race cars and locations with kart-racing mechanics. Prior to Blur's release, the developer was known for its Project Gotham Racing and Geometry Wars series, so designing a game that took the realistic race style of the former and mixed it with some of the arcade action of the latter seemed like a natural fit.

The two styles end up blending together better than expected. Seeing a Dodge Viper and Ford GT lob energy missiles at each other is little strange at first, but the explosive action and tight handling won it a lot of praise with consumers and critics alike. However, such praise fell upon deaf ears, as poor sales drove Blur into an early grave. A sequel was planned, , but was later canned after Bizarre Creations shut down in 2011. For shame!

It took Sega a long time to develop a true competitor to Nintendo's Mario Kart franchise, but in 2012, it finally did it with . While its predecessor, 2010's Sonic Sega All-Stars Racing, nailed the karting basics of tight controls, fun weapons, and a diverse roster, Transformed gave the series an identity all its own with the transformation mechanics.

Transformations are at the very heart of this game. As you run laps around the track, the course itself will shift and change. Certain sections may be flooded, or drop off into a bottomless pit. To accommodate, your vehicles transform between a race car, boat, and airplane. Each handles a bit differently, and jumping between them mid-race helps mix up the action. And for you die-hard Sega fans out there, Transformed is loaded with callbacks to the developer's classics, including Ryo Hazuki, who can cruise around on a Shenmue motorcycle or an OutRun arcade cabinet turned go-kart. How awesome is that?

There are plenty more kart racers out there that didn't make it into victory lane this time around. Which one is your favorite, and why? Let us know in the comments below, and help spread the word about these under-appreciated gems that will forever live in the shadow of a fat plumber and his bright red go-kart.

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The Vagrant, Dragon's Crown-Esque Game Lands On Greenlight

Added: 02.03.2015 8:09 | 10 views | 0 comments


One Angry Gamer "The Vagrant from OTK Games is designed on the Unreal Engine 4 and is inspired by games like Castlevania X and Oboromuramasa. Some gamers might recognize that the art-style and gameplay design seems very similar to Odin Sphere and Dragons Crown, the highly popular hand-drawn games from Vanillaware."

From: n4g.com

The History and Future of Castlevania

Added: 20.02.2015 15:14 | 1 views | 0 comments


This week A Pixelated View discusses the history of the Castlevania series, and whether or not it should be resurrected again.

From: n4g.com

Apotheon Review (GameWatcher)

Added: 17.02.2015 11:10 | 1 views | 0 comments


From GameWatcher.com: "Honestly, just look at it would you? Apotheon. Just look at it. With its uniquely appealing and highly striking black pottery aesthetic, you wouldnt be remiss for thinking you had just stumbled into some sort of ancient Greek fever dream. As it is, Apotheon combines striking visuals and a well-executed riff on the Castlevania formula to create the sort of experience that PC gamers have been craving since Guacamelee! rocked onto the scene a couple of years ago."

From: n4g.com


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