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March 1st, 2010, 19:58 Posted By: Shrygue
via Eurogamer
Square Enix used its VanaFest 2010 convention in Tokyo yesterday to announce the beginning of closed public testing for its next MMO, Final Fantasy XIV. It's not quite beta yet, however, rather the opening of alpha testing to players from the Final Fantasy XI fanbase.
The VanaFest website reported: "With the eagerly anticipated Final Fantasy XIV drawing ever nearer its beta test phase, we are excited to announce that we will be conducting a closed alpha test - exclusive to our loyal Final Fantasy XI users!"
Those who've been selected for the test will get further information starting today, with the test itself scheduled to go live next week, on 11th March.
"Those who were not selected in this drawing, fear not, for there will be other opportunities to come," Square Enix added. "Be sure to stay tuned!"
There were a raft of announcement for the older MMO, too, as developers laid out their plans for Final Fantasy XI in 2010.
The headline was three new "battle-focused" mini-expansions, or add-ons, set in a new high level zone of Abyssea. These will go hand-in-hand with a gradual raising of the level cap from 75 to 99 over the course of the year.
The expansions are called Vision of Abyssea (due in June), Scars of Abyssea (September) and Heroes of Abyssea (December). They will be preceded by a major content update in March. Job revisions, new quests and missions and the conclusion of the Wings of the Goddess storyline are all on the roadmap for the year.
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February 28th, 2010, 21:39 Posted By: wraggster
Ex-lead designer on Curse Of Monkey Island Bill Tiller has told CVG that his new game has been 'inspired' by the classic LucasArts title.
Tiller's Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island features three playable characters that recently turned into ghosts - and are now looking for chances to get back into their living bodies.
"The idea behind making Ghost Pirates was really to give me a chance to make my own Monkey Island-like game, but at the same time I didn't want to do a story about Guybrush," Tiller told CVG.
"I am huge fan of the MI series, especially of Monkey 1 and 2. And this is sort of my way of making a fan game, just like the ton of Monkey Island fans out there that made MI comics, games, plays, and MI fan art. I am just like them but I am lucky in that I got to actually work on one.
"But I always encouraged Monkey Fans not to copy Monkey Island exactly or make a Monkey Island fan game. I wanted them to make their own game inspired by Monkey Island, which is what I did here. Which is also what the writers and directors of Pirates of the Caribbean movie is- it one big MI fan movie- true, inspired heavily by the Disneyland ride, but an homage to MI none the less.
"So the humor in Ghost Pirates is similar but not the same, but it is most like the Curse of Monkey Island art because obviously I like that style. The biggest change is that I have more colors and pixels to work with and I didn't use any pencil out lines.
"So MI fans should expect to get the same feel from Curse of Monkey Island but different style of writing, game design and story. Plus I added a few twists based on the fact that the characters are ghosts and that you play three of them instead of just one."
Ghost Pirates hit UK shelves on Friday.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS
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February 27th, 2010, 21:30 Posted By: wraggster
The StarCraft II beta is currently underway and already has us pining for the full release. As for exactly when that will happen, all we've known is that Blizzard plans to release the game in the first half of 2010. According to the latest BlizzCast, that's still the plan. During the podcast, production director Chris Sigaty stated that the beta should last "three to five months" and added that Blizzard is "still targeting the first half of this year."
With a three to five month beta window, that puts the end of the test somewhere between May and July. Of course, there's no telling how soon the game will release after the close of the beta, but hopefully it won't take too long. The universe won't save itself, after all.
Finally, for those out there lucky enough to be in the beta, you should know that the first patch is now available.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/26/st...-half-of-2010/
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February 27th, 2010, 01:46 Posted By: wraggster
upto0013 notes the latest spot of trouble for Google in Europe: the EU says that Google's Street View images violate privacy laws. The EU's privacy watchdog asked Google to notify cities and towns before photographing (Google says it does this already) and to delete original photos after 6 months (Google keeps them for a year and says it has reason to do so).
"[The privacy official] said that the company should revise its 'disproportionate' policy of keeping the original unblurred images for up to a year, saying improvements in Google's blurring technology and better public awareness would lead to fewer complaints — and a shorter delay for people to react to the photos they see on the site. Complaints about the images put online would usually be checked against the original photos."
http://yro.slashdot.org/story/10/02/...olates-Privacy
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February 27th, 2010, 01:44 Posted By: wraggster
A post up at Gamasutra complains about the lack of effort put into the PC ports of some console games. The author picks on the unimpressively-reviewed Ninja Blade in particular: "Just as a quick guide to what we're dealing with here: when you create a new save file at the start of Ninja Blade on the PC, it warns you not to 'turn off your console.' Yes, Ninja Blade is one of those conversions: not so much converted as made to perfunctorily run on a different machine. In-game, you're asked to press A, B, X and Y in various sequences as part of Ninja Blade's extraordinary abundance of quick-time events. Whether you have an Xbox 360 pad plugged in or not, the game captions these button icons with text describing the PC equivalent controls. Only it doesn't always do that. Sometimes, you're left staring at a giant, pulsating, green letter A, and no idea what to do with it." What awful ports have you had the misfortune to experience?
http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/0...Games-Go-Wrong
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February 27th, 2010, 01:42 Posted By: wraggster
GamePolitics has an article about a research paper issued by the AU government's Institute of Criminology titled "Crime Risks of Three-Dimensional Virtual Environments." The paper discusses the legal questions raised by game worlds and avatars, ranging from regulation of in-game currency to a report of virtual rape.
"A person controlling an avatar that is unexpectedly raped or assaulted might experience the physical reaction of 'freezing,' or the associated shock, distrust and loss of confidence in using [3D virtual environments]. While civil redress for psychological harm is conceivable, the 'disembodied' character of such an incident would invariably bar liability for any crime against the person. However, Australian federal criminal law imposes a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment for using an internet carriage service to 'menace, harass or cause offence' to another user. Further, US and Australian laws ban simulated or actual depictions of child abuse and pornography. Therefore, any representations of child avatars involved in virtual sexual activity, torture or physical abuse are prohibited, regardless of whether the real-world user is an adult or child."
http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/0...Virtual-Crimes
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February 27th, 2010, 01:40 Posted By: wraggster
Turbine's Dungeons & Dragons Online Eberron Unlimited has passed one million players since launch in September 2009, with revenues up 500 per cent since the game adopted a free-to-play model.
The game was subscription based until September last year, when an upgrade opened up a fee-to-play option - although subscribers have also doubled since the change, said the developer.
"The response from players to DDO Unlimited has been nothing short of phenomenal," offered Jim Crowley, president of Turbine.
"We’ve known all along how great this game is and by implementing an innovative new model that put the players in charge of how they pay and play DDO Unlimited, we’ve successfully expanded our reach and injected new energy into the game."
The sale of content through microtransactions in Turbine's digital store are three times the industry average, according to the developer.
"The launch of DDO Unlimited has been a huge success and has really taken the game to a new level," added Fernando Paiz, executive producer of DDO Unlimited.
"As we celebrate our 4th birthday, the game has never been better and we’re just getting started with more adventure packs, more store items, and other innovative features coming in the major updates we have planned throughout 2010."
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...up-500-percent
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February 26th, 2010, 17:44 Posted By: wraggster
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Add high-end furnishings to your Sims bedroom, entertainment room, office and patio
Transform your Sims’ homes into cutting-edge spaces with contemporary sofas, sleek coffee tables, and eclectic art
Give your Sims coveted electronics including high-tech, ultra-slim TVs, video game systems, stereos, and more
Upgrade your Sims’ wardrobes with fashion-forward apparel, tailored suits, and sophisticated outerwear
Plus Bonus Anniversary Items! This special 10th Anniversary pack also includes three well-loved items from The Sims and The Sims 2 games: the heart-shaped vibrating bed, the electric guitar, and the aquarium
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Transform your Sims’ homes into sleek, edgy lofts with The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff. With a host of new items for the most lived-in rooms in your Sims’ homes, including slick gadgets for your high-tech home office, a next-gen gaming system for the killer game room, modern furniture for the most contemporary living room, and more, your Sims can now give their homes an ultra-modern makeover! After you modernize their homes, turn your attention to their wardrobes and give them an overhaul with sophisticated, cutting-edge fashions. Whether it’s your Sims themselves or their homes that needs a new look, The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff lets you catapult your Sims into a more modern, loft-inspired lifestyle!
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3pcw.html
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February 26th, 2010, 17:43 Posted By: wraggster
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Napoleon: Total War defines a new standard within the genre with exciting characters and a cinematic narrative, mind-blowing battle sequences and an unrivaled mix of turn-based and real-time strategy
Take command and lead your armies on land and sea over three campaigns: Italy, Egypt and Mastery of Europe. The seamless mix of objective-based missions and sandbox experience makes this the most complete Total War experience to date
Napoleon features fully integrated multiplayer modes and a complete set of online functionality: Steam achievements, gameplay bonuses, uniform editor and voice communications
Advanced weaponry enables new tactical options and even more exciting real-time battles on an epic scale, while the highly detailed environments and improved battlefield buildings guarantee a realistic recreation of famous historical battles
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History is as yet unwritten.
Napoleon: Total War™ is the new chapter to the critically acclaimed Total War™ series and opens up a new narrative layer to the genre-defining franchise. From the early Italian campaign to the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon covers two decades of relentless battles, a backdrop of a world in flames against which the story of an extraordinary military career unfolds.
Whether you play as or against the legendary general, the outcome of war can never be guaranteed. The course of history relies on your ability to lead your troops through the most intense battles as never seen before in a Total War game.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3qm2.html
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February 25th, 2010, 23:07 Posted By: wraggster
Citing massive growth in their user base ("25 million users, 1000+ games, 12 billion player minutes per month, and 75 billion Steam client minutes per month"), Valve unveiled a revamped UI for Steam on Tuesday, opening the beta test to anyone who wants to try it out. There are many changes, and an increased focus on social features: "Right from within your own game Library, you can now track which of your friends plays each game or invite them to play one with you. Before you've even bought a game, knowing whether your friends play it is one of the most useful pieces of information to have. So on the store homepage, there's a new listing of what your friends have bought or played lately." Tracking games and achievements have both gotten simpler, and Valve has dropped the Internet Explorer rendering engine in favor of WebKit. An enterprising user also found files that may indicate the existence of an OS X Steam client.
http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/0...ing-For-WebKit
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February 25th, 2010, 22:07 Posted By: wraggster
via nmax
Roar Wave 1.6.1 is a complete package of emulators for Windows multiconsola.
It comes with the best emulators for Playstation consoles, Sega, Nintendo and X-BOX. Can automatically open the appropriate emulator ROMs from the menu Wave Roar> Open ROM.
You can also change the background image with the button top right "..." (Change Fund) to take the program to our satisfaction.
Wave Roar is portable, few emulators need to save data in the registry (like ePSXe) and some need to be configured in the first use, the rest were configured to store the data inside the folder of the emulator (Fusion, VirtuaNES, etc.) that is useful when transporting our emulators and games without having to worry about where they were saved games and other data.
http://waveroar.blogspot.com/
http://www.zshare.net/download/7298041306f0232b/
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February 25th, 2010, 14:44 Posted By: wraggster
A PC demo for forthcoming RTS title Supreme Commander 2 is now available via Steam.
The demo offers two playable missions and going by the response so far, most players seem to be really enjoying it. If nothing else, it should be a pretty enjoyable way to kill an hour of your free time, especially as it's not too demanding on your PC.
Publisher Square Enix said recently that the PC version of the title will arrive on March 5th, whilst the 360 game will follow on March 19th.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS
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February 24th, 2010, 23:32 Posted By: wraggster
"Over six months ago, Google announced it would start phasing out support for Internet Explorer 6 on Orkut and YouTube, and started pushing its users to modern browsers. The search giant has now given a specific kill date for old browser support on the video website: 'Support stops on March 13th. Stopped support essentially means that some future features on YouTube will be rolled out that won't work in older browsers.
http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/02...rt-On-March-13
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February 24th, 2010, 23:30 Posted By: wraggster
Forget Farmville, Flash puzzlers and 8-bit home computer emulators. The next generation of browser games will be able to take advantage of DirectX 11 effects, not to mention multi-core processing and both Havok and PhysX physics effects. A new browser plug-in called WebVision will be available for Trinergy's new game engine, Vision Engine 8. This will enable game developers to port all the advanced effects from the game engine over to all the common browsers. Of course, any budding 3D-browser-game dev will face the problem that not every PC has a decent graphics card that can handle advanced graphics effects. Not only that, but limited bandwidth will also limit what effects a developer can realistically implement into a browser game. Nevertheless, this is an interesting development that could result in some tight 3D programming, as well as some much more interesting browser games.
http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/0...-Browser-Games
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February 24th, 2010, 22:58 Posted By: wraggster
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Two completely different game modes: play the authentic, turn-based Blood Bowl experience or live the game in Real Time Mode
A huge single player game; take part in a complete Blood Bowl campaign with 15 Championships and Cups or choose your own competition rules and create your own Championships
Develop your team by gaining new levels and pieces of performance enhancing equipment
The multiplayer competition at its best; create a team online and take part in leagues and tournaments over the Internet
Create your own online Private League with your own competition rules
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Blood Bowl - the game of fantasy football. Based on the famous Warhammer fantasy world and American football, Blood Bowl is a combination of a classic strategy game and a sports game. It's also an incredibly brutal game, where you lead your team through bonecrunching leagues to compete in the prestigious Blood Bowl Cup! Create your team from the 8 playable races: Humans, Orcs, Wood Elves, Dwarves, Skaven, Lizardmen, Chaos or Goblins and manage them as they gain experience through the many championships and tournaments taking place in the Old World.
No Holds Barred: Bribe the referee, foul your opponent as they whimper on the ground, hurl devastating fireballs from the stands or even sneak a chainsaw onto the field, whatever it takes to defeat your opponent... But don't ever forget the ultimate purpose of the game: Get the ball into the End Zone and score touchdowns!
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3qdn.html
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February 24th, 2010, 22:50 Posted By: wraggster
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As the Marine, you’ll experience a claustrophobic and terrifying experience where light is your friend, but there’s never enough. However, the United States Marine Corps are humanity’s last line of defence, and as such they are armed to the teeth with the very latest in high explosive and automatic weaponry
As the Predator, you will stalk from the shadows and from above, passing athletically through the treetops to ambush your victims. Although equipped with an array of powerful, exotic weapons and tracking equipment, honour ultimately dictates that you must get in close and take your trophies face to face
As the most deadly species in the universe, the Alien offers you the chance to play as the very stuff of nightmares - the monster in the dark swarming forward with countless others, jaws like a steel trap and claws like blades
Play all sides off against each other in a series of unique 3-way online modes and go tooth-to-claw-to-pulse rifle in the reinvention of one of multiplayer gaming’s defining moments
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Aliens vs Predator is an entirely new title for PC and high-definition consoles from acclaimed British developer Rebellion, the team behind the 1999 original PC gaming classic.
Bringing the legendary war between two of science-fiction’s most popular characters to FPS fans, AvP delivers three outstanding single player campaigns and provides untold hours of unique 3-way multiplayer gaming.
Experience distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay as you survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps surrounding the damned colony of Freya’s Prospect.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3qm1.html
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February 24th, 2010, 22:20 Posted By: wraggster
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Achieve your greatest potential with a level cap increase to 90
Defeat hundreds of new dangerous and cunning creatures
Discover two expansive new overland zones, The Sundered Frontier and Stone Brunt Highlands
Experience the legend of Odus through 400 new quests
Equip over 2,000 new weapons and pieces of armor and items
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From the beginning of creation, the god and sentinel, Roehn Theer was appointed to keep the balance of life within the EverQuest universe. In time, the gods of the Inner Planes became envious and greedy, their need for power insatiable; thus they conspired to banish the sentinel into an eternity of non-existence. For thousands of years he remained entrapped and forsaken in the Void, consumed with the chaos of hatred and anger. Now, Theer's return is imminent and his retribution on the world that exiled him will be on a scale never before seen in Norrath. Fearless heroes must embark on the precarious journey into uncharted lands, through treacherous dungeons and fierce creatures, to prevent the god's unearthly revival. The brave are Norrath's only salvation from Roehn Theer's vengeance and those who are victorious will become exalted warriors of Norrath's history.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3nap.html
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