NextGen Player writes:
"I picked up a local newspaper yesterday and was shocked to see that my first video game crush, Toronto actor Corey Haim, had died at the age of 38."
Ubisoft has announced that it will bring the critically acclaimed Might & Magic Clash of Heroes to the PlayStation Network from Sony and Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by Capybara Games, the creators of Might & Magic Clash of Heroes for the Nintendo DS system, Might and Magic Clash of Heroes for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network will give players the opportunity to enjoy the remarkable gameplay but now in high definition (HD).
“We’re very excited to bring Might & Magic Clash of Heroes to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network,” said Senior Producer, Romain de Waubert de Genlis. “Not only have we had the chance to adapt all of our graphics to High-Definition, but we’ve also had the opportunity to improve the game even further, both in single-player battles and in the main campaign. We took many of the community’s recurring wishes into consideration, allowing players to match their strategic skills and taking full advantage of the online capabilities of Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network.”
Might and Magic Clash of Heroes for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network will take advantage of the next-gen consoles’ capabilities to increase its visual appeal and enrich the multiplayer experience. With a unique mix of RPG and an exceptional puzzle battle system, this upcoming release will give Might & Magic fans something to look forward to this Summer 2010.
Sharing: It’s Win/Win
NextGen Player writes:
"Not convinced that Canada is the coolest gaming country in the world? Aside from the, you know, hundreds of news items discussed right here on NextGen Player, how about this — Sheridan College has created the first ever real-time stereoscopic 3D video game that does not require 3D glasses. Oh yes, it’s true. Read on."
Ex: "$400 is a lot of money. It can buy you a video game console and a controller, more than a year of World of Warcraft subscription time or a couple grams of crack cocaine. Incidentally, all three things are probably a better investment of money than what gamers have recently been dropping $400 on Ebay for — an entrance key for Blizzard’s ongoing beta for the highly anticipated StarCraft II.
Or is it?"
Let’s get this out of the way: the opening 45 minutes of God of War 3 are indescribably brilliant. Make no mistake; you won’t have seen a video game with production values anywhere near this. It is utterly incredible, and a sequence that blows me away every time I play it (four times and counting). But it is just 45 minutes out of a game that spans 10 or so hours. Does the rest of the game live up to such a show-stopping introduction to the series on PS3?
Digital entertainment designer Alien After All has launched the official website of its first video game on Nintendo DSi. DodoGo! is exclusively available for download from the Nintendo DSi Shop and promises some fun interactive content.
With DodoGo! you don’t just play on Nintendo DSi. To extend the game experience and stimulate the competitive spirit of the players, Alien After All sets new challenges on the game’s official site: www.dodogohome.com. This site enables visitors to follow the current events of the game, to download exclusive gifts, and to participate, whatever their level, in the players’ world classification of DodoGo!
By using the website, players have the opportunity to compete with other players via a system of world classification, or world ranking. Here players can assess their level and measure their progress throughout the adventure. In order to subscribe to the world ranking system, players will need to get their activation code from the Internet Code section of the game’s option menu. They can access the official site of the game from a PC or from their DSi console with the Nintendo DSi browser.
On the site, players need only click on ‘Enter your code’ and follow the instructions given on the screen. Their progression and rank will be registered and shown on the homepage of the official website. Players will also find exclusive DodoGo! gifts to download from the official website. The music from the game is available in mp3 and is compatible with all current software players.
Sharing: It’s Win/Win
Bitmob shares their thoughts on the synergy between storytelling and acting in video games. Acting can elevate a game with a sub-par story, but it can also ruin a game with a great story. They also lament the general lack of good stories in video games.
One of the more famous video game composers has been confirmed to be working on the new RPG from Nintendo and Monolith Soft.
Teletext writes: After our criticism of Heavy Rain it’s a sobering experience to see a more traditional example of video game storytelling.
Especially one with equally traditional gameplay that nevertheless fails to save the game from mediocrity.
Indeed the remedial effort made in plot, dialogue and voice-acting illustrates exactly why Quantic Dreams were right to try to shake things up.
Top 25 Video Game Villains of All Time, rightNreal.com couldn’t possibly contain it to just 10. That’s why these are the top 25 video game villains of all-time.
