Age of Wonders III: Eternal Lords Out Now
Added: 15.04.2015 18:37 | 10 views | 0 comments
Eternal Lords marks one year of continuous development since its release
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| Xbox#39;s best Star Wars games (and what Battlefront could steal from them)
Added: 15.04.2015 12:08 | 20 views | 0 comments
C-3PO: Oooooh, we should be seeing the new Star Wars Battlefront announcement at Star Wars Celebration tomorrow, Artoo.
R2-D2: [BLOOP] [BLEEP] [BLEEP]
C-3PO: A list of the best Xbox Star Wars games to mark the occasion, you say? With favourite features that the upcoming Battlefront could nab from each entry? That’s a great idea, Artoo, but I’m not sure where to begin. That said, I do know humans take list articles very, very seriously, so best put some thought into it. What a strange race, indeed.
R2-D2: [BLEEP] [BLOOP] [BLEEP]
C-3PO: They said what about me in the comments? Well, I didn’t say it was a definitive list, it is just my opinion after all.
R2-D2: [WHISTLES] [BLEEP]
C-3PO: Don’t call me a mindless video games journalist, you overweight blob of grease!
R2-D2: …
C-3PO: Great, the silent treatment. Here’s the sodding list anyway.
Ah, lightsabers. There’s nothing quite as entertaining as lightsabers: going head-on with Stormtroopers, deflecting bullets with timely swooshes and swings, and dancing past bodies in a blaze of hot, neon fury. Bliss. The first Xbox Star Wars game to find its stride, Outcast starts out slow, sans lightsabers, but gradually builds your character into a near indestructible, sourdough veteran fit to dispatch full armies at a time. Its successors would expand on almost all areas of its combat - such as fluent switching between first-person gun-toting and third-person sabering - but Outcast gave them a formidable platform to build from.
Battlefront should borrow: Making you wait for the coveted lightsaber.
It seems fitting that Republic Commando is based on the Clone Wars, given that it bears a striking resemblance to FPS stalwarts Halo and Metroid Prime. Pulling the redeeming features from two classics whilst tossing some Star Wars narrative into the mix clearly ain’t a bad thing, though, and Republic Commando has the review scores to prove it. Not only did it boast superbly executed level structure for its time, Republic Commando’s soundtrack sounded just as good on console as it did on the silver screen.
Battlefront should borrow: Music to make your ears pop.
Like the name suggests, The Force Unleashed is about the cool stuff Jedis do. Expect saber combos and telekinesis galore as you take the reins of Darth Vader’s awfully named secret apprentice, Starkiller. TFU includes love, loss, rolling storylines, spectacular cut scenes and lots of bits where a man tries quite hard to sound like James Earl Jones, with the Ultimate Edition doubling as a collector’s pack with DLC bundled alongside new maps. What’s more, new levels offer a completely new ending to the original story. Oh! And although, as Yoda so wisely said, "wars not make one great", a shiny collector’s box probably does. Sweet.
Battlefront should borrow: Cool metaphysical Jedi power stuff.
If Jedi Outcast taught us nothing else, it’s to hate Stormtroopers. Which poses a bit of an issue as Battlefront makes you just that - a Stormtrooper. Awkward. That said, doing so makes for some pretty mindless - but more than entertaining - shooty bang play. This is less hero saving the world, and more "die! die! die!", but by placing you in the boots of the villain, Battlefront gets to relax, as its onus lies squarely on combat, and not an over-elaborate retelling of a story. Battlefront II also makes heroes playable characters, meaning you can play as Obi-Wan - enough said.
Battlefront should borrow: Well, you know, the game's entire outlook and structure.
Marrying one of the most successful movie licenses with one of the most successful toy companies in our galaxy was a pretty good idea, eh? Eschewing Star Wars’ more serious-leaning narrative, the Lego Star Wars series takes the film’s best known scenes and transforms them into charming set pieces, accentuated by adorable visuals. The Complete Saga combines both Lego Star Wars: The Video Game and its sequel Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. What’s more, co-op is a blast and a host of unlockable items keeps achievement hunters happy.
Battlefront should borrow: Like the (good) movies, the sense not to take itself too seriously.
Did I mention there’s nothing quite as entertaining as lightsabers? I think I did, which is why Kinect Star Wars might be one of the most overlooked Star Wars games on Xbox. Okay, bear with me. Although KSW follows a distinctly different tone to its siblings, there’s something quite magical about prancing around your living room, pinballing off the coffee table and the sofa and the lamp as you figuratively wrestle with a powerful laser-powered weapon. The dancing segment of Kinect Star Wars, on the other hand? Well, the less said about that the better.
Battlefront should borrow: A serious, non-gimmick attempt at Kinect support.
Building on the foundations laid by Jedi Outcast, Jedi Academy starts you off with a lightsaber - an immediate indication that this game plans to make you work. And that it does, utilising a remarkably deep combat system which eventually behooves players to master dual and/or double-ended saber-work. Just when you thought Outcast had the lightsaber thing sorted, Jedi Academy steps up and blows it out the water. If this game must be remembered for one single redeeming feature: let it be landing fatal Stormtrooper blows by virtue of wall-runs. They’re bloody awesome.
Battlefront should borrow: Wall-runs. Seriously, they’re bloody awesome.
If you’re going to tackle a Star Wars prequel you best make it good. Oh, hang on. Luckily enough, Knights of the Old Republic hits the spot with its take on the series set thousands of years before the lore of the films. With Bioware at the helm, and without the convoluted movie plot getting in the way, KotOR strikes an almost perfect balance between familiarity and the introduction of new ideas. As an RPG, KotOR is able to delve much deeper than other Star Wars games, prompting more sophisticated characters, storylines and relationships.
Battlefront should borrow: A desire to think outside the box.
How do you follow up a game crafted by a developer renowned for its complex and caring stories? Get Obsidian to make the sequel. The sun had barely set on the Sith (assuming you chose the light-side in the original KotOR, because otherwise you’re a bastard) before the organisation was back for more. The first KotOR may have deviated from the beaten Star Wars path, but The Sith Lords is an excursion into uncharted territory, telling a far darker tale with nuance and distinction, making the universe feel like it’s unravelling right until the game’s end.
Battlefront should borrow: Intriguing, multi-faceted characters, and a sense of true darkness.
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| The Next Oddworld Remake Will Be Abe's Exoddus
Added: 14.04.2015 11:03 | 12 views | 0 comments
Lorne Lanning confirms developement status, plus, how well is New 'n' Tasty doing?
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| Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Review | Digital Chumps
Added: 11.04.2015 21:17 | 11 views | 0 comments
DC:
Before requesting Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin (DSII:SotFS) for review, I checked with our resident Souls expert, Eric Layman. Check out his in-depth reviews for Dark Souls II, and it's three DLC packs: Old Iron King, Sunken King, and Ivory King. Having already poured over 180 hours into Dark Souls II and its DLCs alone, and being focused on Bloodborne at the time, he gave me the greenlight. In the past, I had tried Demon's Souls and the original Dark Souls, but did not stick with either. Having now cut my teeth on Lords of the Fallen, I finally "got it." And by that I mean, I now understood the appeal of these Souls games, but, that's not to say they're perfect or should be attempted by anyone who doesn't have a strong will, patience to match, and (most importantly for me) time to burn.
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| Age of Wonders III: Eternal Lords Tigran Unifier Victory Video and Screens
Added: 11.04.2015 9:16 | 9 views | 0 comments
Revealing the Age of Wonders III Eternal Lords: Tigran race, Keeper of the Peace specialization and Unifier Victory Condition
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| Dungeons 2 Short Trailer (HD)
Added: 09.04.2015 15:08 | 17 views | 0 comments
The Dungeon Lord is back and this time hes serious! In Dungeons 2, fulfil the Dungeon Lords insatiable quest for vengeance by recruiting fearsome new monsters from all corners of the underworld in order to undertake his evil bidding. Taking over the underworld isnt enough though this time The Dungeon Lord will extend his dominion over the puny humans and attempt to conquer the overworld too!
Dungeons 2 offers unique gameplay while in the underworld its a classic Dungeon Manager simulation, in the outside world, youll have tactical real-time strategy. Take control of the mighty Dungeon Lord and craft a network of unique and terrifying dungeons, recruit an army of fearsome creatures and command two new factions: the combative Horde and a second, yet to be revealed malicious faction. Prepare to defend your kingdom against those pesky heroes, go above ground to wage war on their human cities and use the Hand of Terror to take direct control over your minions, issue commands, and even dish out a swift slap to keep them in line.
The extensive campaign story mode of Dungeons 2 is packed with even more of the dark humour which made the original Dungeons a hit and is peppered with numerous references to various fantasy books, movies and TV shows. Additionally, you can test your strength in four different game modes in multiplayer for up to four players with other Dungeon Lords over LAN or online.
Dungeons 2 will be available worldwide via Steam for Windows PC, Mac and SteamOS on the 24th of April - with a boxed retail version for PC released in Europe on the same day. The PC retail version will be available in North America on the 28th of April.
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| Age of Wonders III: Eternal Lords Interview (GameWatcher)
Added: 09.04.2015 11:17 | 11 views | 0 comments
From GameWatcher: "If you thought that Age of Wonders 3s last expansion pack Golden Realms was a big one, think again. Coming next week, Triumphs latest addition to the excellent fantasy 4X, Eternal Lords, bungs in not only two new races, but a brand new class in the form of the Necromancer, an evil sorcerer who finds his loyal subjects much easier to deal with when theyre reduced to mindless, undead husks (who wouldnt?). With lots of intriguing new content and a bunch of smaller, but equally welcome changes under the hood, Eternal Lords is shaping up to be a proper expansion in the traditional mould, a welcome sight in todays world of micro-transactions and bite-sized DLC. I chatted to Triumphs director Lennart Sas to get some idea of what players can expect."
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| The Beautifully Chaotic Insanity of Violent Little Things
Added: 08.04.2015 22:17 | 15 views | 0 comments
Marcus Estrada writes: "Have you noticed how lately Kickstarter has been going through a bit of a lull period? It's at times like this that I desperately click through every campaign multiple times, hoping that one will spontaneously wow me. One such campaign to get an excitable reaction form me is the one for Violent Little Things by Lorne Whiting. The concept seems pretty simple. You play as Novux, a Corsair mercenary tasked with simply receiving wreckage from an alien ship. Apparently, this ship is decked out with weird technology and creatures called Forgelings."
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| Price drop: $10.00 off Lords of the Fallen Limited Edition PS4 Game, now only $40.99
Added: 08.04.2015 20:20 | 11 views | 0 comments
Save $10.00 on Lords of the Fallen Limited Edition PS4 Game! The price of Lords of the Fallen Limited Edition PS4 Game has been dropped by $10.00, order now from ozgameshop.com with free delivery to Australia and New Zealand.
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