How hasDark Soulsbeen treating everyone? Last I asked, I was just near the end and have since started up a new game+. Getting revenge on the initial few hours’ worth of enemies is immensely satisfying and actually makes up for those evenings when no visible progress was made. This trailer shows off more of the later-game sections than pre-release media did, so those on the fence might want to give it a watch....
Where do I attach the Throne Butt? Vlambeer’s roguelikeNuclear Thronehas been going strong since it came out of early access on Steam last year, and it’s proven popular on PlayStation 4 as well.Fangamerrecently teamed up with Vlambeer to produce some nifty-looking miniature figurines depicting each of the game’s playable characters. The figures are available at a discount in three sets of four figures each. Set one contains Plant, Rogue, Rebel, and Eyes....
HTC’s new HD2 phone is a beauty…except for that whole Windows OS crap. It’s a processing beast, though, and that makes it a prime candidate for emulation. PlayStation emulation, anyone? That’s the dream. A portable playing PlayStation games? Wait. Isn’t there already a game system that does that? And doesn’t it have buttons? No matter. SeeingTekken 3running on a phone is pretty cool. Yes, yes. Yes, we see how you are scrolling through the menus....
Apparently What’s your go-to wardrobe for long gaming sessions? I default to a pair of basketball shorts and a soft t-shirt when I’m just lounging around. Little do I know that I’ll never be a pro gamer with that half-assed approach. SteelSeries has created the perfect outfit for gaming, and dubbed it the “Pro Gaming Suit.” It’s a cotton/polyester onesie that zips from neck to crotch. According to the product description, it is made of both “100% win” and it’s “100% awesome....
12 hours of battery life and a sliding mousepad This week at E3, hardware maker Roccat unveiled the Sova — the “first fully realized modular wireless keyboard and mousepad combo.” Phew! The unit allows players to game on the couch with a mouse and keyboard comfortably, mostly for games that require a mouse. The modular design allows for flexibility with different parts, and it comes standard with a few USB ports, so any mouse can be supported....
And other neat bits of trivia from Did You Know Gaming [Update:For more gaming trivia, visitDid You Know Gaming?directly or the brand new sister site just launched,VGFacts.] Oh? Did I get your attention? Apparently, Samus’ death animation inSuper Metroidoriginally had her breaking out of her suit sans skivvies and letting loose a vocalized scream, but clothing was added to avoid controversy and the voice was removed for sounding too sexual. True story!...
Sker Ritualis a new indie developed game from Wales Interactive, available right now for $19.99 on Steam. There’s also a free demo you may download and play right now. And if you’re interested in classicCall of DutyZombies gameplay, specifically round-based, you’re in for a treat. Round based Zombies mode is back SomeCall of Dutyfans were disappointed with the latest iteration of itsZombies game mode inModern Warfare 3. The round-based format they loved was tossed aside, in favor of big map battle royale-like Zombies in an open world....
Windows 8 is slowly making up ground The Steam Hardware & Software results makeinteresting reading whenever they are releasedas it gives us all an idea about what the average gaming PC is like. Maybe the most telling statistic is that Windows 7 continues to be the dominant OS but Windows 8 has carved itself out a slot as second favorite. Combined versions of Windows 7 are on 65 percent of gamers’ PCs, whereas the newer Windows 8 is on almost 20 percent of PCs....
Calling all RTS and WWII fans Update: Now released! Slightly cheaper discount below. Fans of RTS and WWII should enjoy next month’s release from Eugen Systems,Steel Division: Normandy 44. Just yesterday it became available for pre-order on Steam, starting at $39.99 for the standard edition and $59.99 for deluxe. Discount hunters can find two authorized digitalretailers with dealson both the standard and deluxe editions — and the deals are accompanied by closed beta access before the full release in May....
I always wanted 20 of these… In Capcom’sStreet Fighter 6, World Tour allows the custom player protagonist to befriend all 18 members of the latest World Warrior roster. In addition, players can unlock artwork, emotes, camera mode poses, titles, and backstories for each of these nose-breaking chummers. Ultimately, fully “deepening your bond” with a character will unlock their alt attire, along with 10 color variants, for other modes. Deepening your bond with Ryu, Kimberly, Marisa, and Co....
Filled with determination It’s that time of year again! Every year, I love composing my Game of the Year list. I put an extra special amount of effort into it because I always have, every year. I first started doing these in2012, than I kept going in2013, then2014, and finally 2015 is upon us. I saved this special batch for after the New Year passed, and now the time has come for…...
Still a bit of a wait though Despite some serious pathfinding issues that have caused a total overhaul of the entire project, Nightdive Studios continue to plug awayat their promising remake of 1994’s terrifying PC title,System Shock. At this current point in time, the project is on course to hit its September milestone, named “Adventure Alpha,” which should see the game fully playable, with Citadel Station ready to explore, complete with interactive items, collectables and doorways....
An interview with Shunsuke Minowa Two-thousand and three was an absolute banger of a year for the video game industry. In that 12-month span, players got their hands on some absolute classics of the medium. Games likeMax Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne,Tony Hawk’s Underground,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,Beyond Good & Evil,Warcraft III, andPrince of Persia: The Sands of Time, to name a few. Several franchises that are still going strong today got their start that year....
