News::Contrast Review Old Problems Overshadow New Ideas | Analog Addiction

Analog Addiction writes: "Compulsion Games Contrast is a pretty unique title, being backed up by an intriguing family tale and a fun-to-use shadow mechanic, which turns out to be more than a simple gimmick. That said, these new ideas are often overshadowed (pun intended) by old problems, and because of this, the game simply cannot achieve the status it aspires to."



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395248/contrast-review-old-problems-overshadow-new-ideas-analog-addiction

News::Desktop Dungeons Review | Quarter to Three

"Desktop Dungeons is a quick-play roguelike (their words, not mine!) puzzle game that gives you roughly 10 minutes of dungeon-crawling action per serving. It straddles the casual and hardcore boundary in that, while you might die frequently because the game is tricky and unforgiving, it's so approachable and quick to get into that you keep wanting just one more round."



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394925/desktop-dungeons-review-quarter-to-three

News::RuneScape introduces a high-level mini-game

RuneScape has been around, seemingly, since the dawn of the MMO. So veteran players sometimes have to really push themselves, in order to find a suitable or new challenge. Luckily a new challenge has arrived, in the form of RuneScape's new instance: Rise of the Six.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394915/runescape-introduces-a-high-level-mini-game

News::Dead Island: Riptide Brady Games Guide Review

Does The Brady Games Dead Island: Riptide Guide Help You Weather The Storm, Or Should It Be Lost A Sea?



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394875/dead-island-riptide-brady-games-guide-review

News::Videogame Crossovers That Need To Happen

Over the years, developers have released numerous crossovers to varying degrees of success Marvel vs Capcom, Street Fighter vs. Tekken, and Capcom vs. SNK 2 to name a few. The announcement of Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem got me thinking: What other potential crossovers should we be asking for?" More importantly, which titles have a chance of becoming a reality?



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394933/videogame-crossovers-that-need-to-happen

News::This is...XCOM Enemy Within

Geoff and Brandon take a look at XCOM Enemy Within.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394916/this-is-xcom-enemy-within

News::Ubisoft Struggling With AC4 PC Version

MONTREAL, QUEBEC A reliable source spoke to Pixeled Courier yesterday about the reasons behind the delay of Assassins Creed 4: Black Flags PC version. He was able to confirm some of the suspicions the gaming community has had regarding previous Assassins Creed PC ports. [SATIRE]



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395298/ubisoft-struggling-with-ac4-pc-version

News::OtakuDome: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst Review

Please Comment on original link. Otaku Dome's Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst Review: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm received the remake treatment as Full Burst, but was Full Burst necessary? Find out in our review below. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Full Burst is a 2013 fighting game it is developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai Games. It is available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. THE GOOD: Ive been a big fan of the Ultimate Ninja franchise since the original games release on the PlayStation 2, CyberConnect did nothing but amaze Naruto fans every as they transition the franchise to the Playstation 3 now know as Ultimate Ninja Storm. With beautifully detailed graphics we were seeing these anime characters being presented in ways we never thought of. In Ultimate Ninja Storm 3/Full Burst the beauty continues with even more detailed and enhanced graphics than before. Like the previous games most of the pl...



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395223/otakudome-naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-storm-3-full-burst-review

News::Meet NWBZPWNER. He Has Come to Judge You.

News::Let's Play ~ Cry of Fear

Warning ~ the following video is really annoying. Also, REALLY, dark. Literally dark ~ not metaphorically dark. Actually, it's metaphorically dark also. Oh, also, Adam couldn't get the Co-op function to work, so, we had to improvis



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395280/lets-play-cry-of-fear

News::Final Exam Review | Xbox Players

Armageddon is trying to kill four buddies set on a school reunion but will they survive their final exam?



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395293/final-exam-review-xbox-players

News::Wayward Manor: first screenshots

The Odd Gentlemen has released some new screenshots taken from their next spooky adventure game written by best-selling author Neil Gaiman with art by Eiser Award-winning artist Chuck BB. Wayward Manor will be available this holiday season on Steam for PC and Mac.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394886/wayward-manor-first-screenshots

News::Survivor Squad Lets Play Part 2 - AGR

We continue the Survivor Squad Let's Play with the second video, please enjoy.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394889/survivor-squad-lets-play-part-2-agr

News::Rocksmith 2014: Fifteen Days Later

Hardcore Gamer: Nowadays, I like to bring my guitar to the park. It makes me feel like Im one with the wind, or something. I sit on whatever bench is closest to a group of attractive girls (either walking their pets, or watching their kids be ogled by childless weirdos) and I start strumming; G major, C Major, G major, D Major. They cant tell that Im terrible, because I have a handlebar mustache and a UCLA trucker hat UCLA being a school I have never attended. I wait for them to notice me before I take a sip of my Fiji water and set my guitar down. I tip my over-sized beanie to the prettiest of the bunch, place my Ray Bans back in their faux-leather case, and tuck my seashell necklace into my vintage flannel button down. Im a guitarist at last. Finally, a way to express those poetic thoughts that have long been too complex for translation.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395290/rocksmith-2014-fifteen-days-later

News::The Throwdown #62: PS4 Launch Madness

On tonights episode, the Throwdown crew talks about their favorite games of this past console generation, give their live impressions of Spike TVs PS4 special and finish it off with some news and fan questions.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394891/the-throwdown-62-ps4-launch-madness

News::Slender: The Arrival | Codec Moments

"Make sure you take a change of underwear!" Codec Moments braves the dark and reviews Slender: The Arrival.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394885/slender-the-arrival-codec-moments

News::BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea Interview Irrational's Don Roy Takes Us Back to Rapture

X360A - "It's not every day that an interview begins with an impromptu chat about iPhone's iOS7, but that's how our meeting with BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea Producer Don Roy went down, with us first discussing how long is took us to get used to the new interface."



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394867/bioshock-infinite-burial-at-sea-interview-irrationals-don-roy-takes-us-back-to-rapture

News::The PlayStation 4 Makes Skylanders: Swap Force Look So Much Better

News::DICE Investigating a Beta or Test Version of Battlefield 4 To Fix Bugs

MP1st - Thanks to the sharp eyes of redditor Cucobr, we learned that DICE is looking into ways to smooth out the patching process in hopes to fix more issues than some of these new updates might potentially introduce. One avenue the studio is investigating is to open up a test version of the game to allow volunteers to experiment with different builds.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395088/dice-investigating-a-beta-or-test-version-of-battlefield-4-to-fix-bugs

News::Poof vs the Cursed Kitty: Intense RTS Action- Kill Streak Media Review

Poof vs. the Cursed Kitty is a wonderfully addicting game! It never gets boring, since you can unlock new challenges, new weapon upgrades, and the missions will keep you entertained for hours on end. It's difficult, you will die, and there isn't really a moment to think, but that's the fun of it! Poof is a fast paced, action, RTS, that'll keep you coming back, over and over again, in an attempt to conquer all the missions.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394853/poof-vs-the-cursed-kitty-intense-rts-action-kill-streak-media-review

News::Wraith And Ranger: Shadow Of Mordor's Talion

In Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, Aragorn and the other Rangers of the North - along with their counterparts in Gondor - have a mysterious and alluring quality. These scouts live off the land and steer clear of the civilizations they silently protect.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394846/wraith-and-ranger-shadow-of-mordors-talion

News::Interstellaria: Indie Developer Aims to Bring Back Space Exploration

An indie developer looks to call back the glory of Starflight and Star Control II with an upcoming space exploration title.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394831/interstellaria-indie-developer-aims-to-bring-back-space-exploration

News::Contrast Review | Arcade Sushi

At this point art games have become the butt of several jokes. Gamers have taken the piss out of these games for having incredibly basic art and gameplay that is obfuscated under the pretension of deeply symbolic story. Its easy to dismiss these gamers as childish and immature, but there is some truth to their words.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394797/contrast-review-arcade-sushi

News::Check out this awesome Battlefield 4 rocket launcher tip

Did you know that the SRAW in Battlefield 4 allows the player to fire and guide multiple rockets at the same time.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394796/check-out-this-awesome-battlefield-4-rocket-launcher-tip

News::Top 5 Most Useful Perks in Call of Duty: Ghosts

With Call of Duty being the fast-paced shooter that it is, you need all the help you can get to stay ahead of the game. Thats where perks come in. Take a look at this list of the top 5 most useful perks to assist you in battle.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395071/top-5-most-useful-perks-in-call-of-duty-ghosts

News::Dtoid Community Weekends: Here's some fun stuff going on

_{[Gonna try throwing up quick little shout-outs to community activities on the weekends. If you have any suggestions for next weekend's post, email me!]}

There are some groovy goings on in our Forums and Community Blogs this brisk November weekend. Check it out!

Over in the Cblogs, Antwhan dropped the details on his thesis film that is playing at the Teaneck film festival this Sunday. If you're in the New Jersey area, stop by and check it out! And speaking of necks, JoyfulSanity put together a list of the top 10 sexiest Dtoiders. Are you on the list? Go find out! (Hint: you are.) Not sexy enough for you? Then check out the Radio Dtoid blog by OpiumHerz. He wants to record a new music/radio-themed podcast, and he wants your help!

Down in the Forums, Everyday Legend has put the feelers out for a Dtoid Southeast NARP. I don't know what states are in the region because I didn't do book learning good, but check out the thread to see if that means you! And speaking of things I don't understand, Last Scion of the House of Blue Lions is spearheading a new 999-themed Werewolf game, which begins this coming Monday! Finally, if you want your Game Master badge in 2013, you'd better get on it! digtastik's completed games thread will only be up for another month and a half before we start next year's!

Anything else cool going on this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

via destructoid http://www.destructoid.com/dtoid-community-weekends-here-s-some-fun-stuff-going-on-265812.phtml

News::38 Studios' Kingdoms of Amalur auction set for December 11

Liquidation auction rescheduled for next month, organizers confirm.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394569/38-studios-kingdoms-of-amalur-auction-set-for-december-11

News::King Voxel Preview A Quest For Queen And Country | The Indie Game Magazine

Do you pine for the golden days of the Atari 2600 and the original Nintendo Entertainment System? If retro gaming is your calling, check out Lecker Kleckers upcoming debut release, King Voxel. Harkening back to the days of Adventure and Legend of Zelda, this nostalgic PC tribute to 8-bit questing is a call to arms for fans of ye olden days.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394777/king-voxel-preview-a-quest-for-queen-and-country-the-indie-game-magazine

News::Spacebase DF-9 - Alpha 2 New Features Livestream

SPACEBASE DF-9 has reached its first major Alpha update, and Nick returns to the cold depths to see whats changed.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395151/spacebase-df-9-alpha-2-new-features-livestream

News::Assetto Corsa places second behind Call of Duty in Steam charts, new content coming November 22nd

VVV: "It's certainly been a successful launch for the Italian developer so far: not only has Assetto Corsa garnered considerable praise from the community and sim racing critics (us included - check out our first test drive gameplay video of Assetto Corsa for our initial impressions), but it was also one of the top sellers on Steam, coming second only to Call of Duty: Ghosts."



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395212/assetto-corsa-places-second-behind-call-of-duty-in-steam-charts-new-content-coming-november-22nd

News::Echo Of Soul G-Star 2013 Impressions

Echo of Soul is an upcoming fantasy MMORPG developed by Nvious. I played the warrior class at G-Star 2013 and here are my impressions. The major systems were pretty standard at the early stage. I started as a level 5 warrior with a two-handed sword in my hand...



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395194/echo-of-soul-g-star-2013-impressions

News::Batman Arkham Origins Review - JumpToGamer

Batman: Arkham Origins isn't a bad game, but the differences between this entry and Arkham City are minimal at best.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395206/batman-arkham-origins-review-jumptogamer

News::Catequesis Gets New Trailer, is Delayed

Catequesis was one of the first games we covered here at GameWoof, with our interview with the developer, Pakarico Games, running back in April. We have been waiting patiently for more information regarding the amazing looking 8-bit survival horror game ever since. Pakarico Games has finally pulled the curtain back a little further, releasing a fantastically creepy trailer on its blog on Tuesday. The news is cause for some celebration because it means progress is happening in the development of one of the most intriguing survival horror titles to grace the indie mobile scene in quite sometime. However, the news comes with a significant downside. Catequesis, originally planned for a late 2013 release, has been delayed until 2014. Further putting a dampener on the situation is that the Android version of Catequesis has been delayed even further, likely until 2015.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394601/catequesis-gets-new-trailer-is-delayed

News::The Tool every Mac Gamer should know: The New GameAgent

Mac Gamer HQ writes: "The GameAgent has been around for a while now, but the service is still relatively unknown. I only found it a year ago when Mac Gamer HQ was born and I felt like an idiot for missing out for so long! The service definitely has some very useful tools for Mac gamers, specially for beginners wanting to start gaming on their brand new Macs ASAP. The service can help you find the newest Mac games released, on-going deals and promos and above all, it has the Mac Match tool (which lets you create a profile for your Mac and instantly see what games it can or cannot play)!".



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394482/the-tool-every-mac-gamer-should-know-the-new-gameagent

News::2P Preview | Devilian G-Star 2013 Hands-on: Hack and Slash MMO Inspired by Diablo

Devilian is a Diablo-inspired title developed by Ginno Games, a studio owned by NHN. The hack and slash game will launch closed beta test next month, and it's only shown to the press and publishers behind door at G-Star 2013. The game is still in early beta phase and several core features are still in development, so this article will focus on dungeon experience.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394434/2p-preview-devilian-g-star-2013-hands-on-hack-and-slash-mmo-inspired-by-diablo

News::Collector's Corner: Should you sell your current console?

_{[Welcome to Collector's Corner -- a community-centric series headlined by Destructoid's Chris Carter and Bill Platt. We'll not only be looking at various topics within the collecting scene, but we'll also share our own experiences, and occasionally highlight community collections too! -- Chris & Bill]}

With every "next" generation of consoles comes an important decision -- what are you going to do with your old systems? While the PS4 and Xbox One loom over our heads this month, most of us can't help but give our PS3s and Xbox 360s second glances, wondering if we should sell them off to help pay for an upgrade.

But in our experience, it only ends in regret. If you're thinking of selling off something you've created so many memories with, stop and think for a bit. Because in the end, you can wait.

Read more...



via destructoid http://www.destructoid.com/collector-s-corner-should-you-sell-your-current-console--265525.phtml

News::State of Decay Review - VGUTV

Konstantin Maximilian of VGU reviews the PC port of State of Decay.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395221/state-of-decay-review-vgutv

News::Game Tangents Interviews Indie Dev Hinterland Studios The Long Dark

Game Tangents continues its series of coverage of indie developers with an interview with Raphael van Lierop, founder and creative director of Hinterland Studios, the talented and experienced team behind the anticipated indie title, The Long Dark. On October 16, 2013, Hinterland Studios easily surpassed their Kickstarter goal to fund The Long Dark. Described as a survival-simulation, The Long Dark is a fascinating and exciting looking first-person adventure about a man's struggle to survive in the desolate cold after a geo-magnetic global disaster.(PC, Mac, Linux, The Long Dark)



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394667/game-tangents-interviews-indie-dev-hinterland-studios-the-long-dark

News::Jo Se Hee Promotes Tower of Ascension at G-STAR 2013 Video Game Expo

Korean model Jo Se Hee showed up at the G-STAR 2013 video game expo in a sexy warrior outfit for the promotion of upcoming PC title Tower of Ascension.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394560/jo-se-hee-promotes-tower-of-ascension-at-g-star-2013-video-game-expo

News::DANGER ZONE: Monaco (Zonaco Update) - Pixels for Breakfast

Pixels for Breakfast writes: So DANGER ZONE has been in the making for about a year now. Several false starts and technical failures saw it be put on the back burner for quite some time, but recently we got off our arses and we started streaming Zonaco: Your Flesh Is Mine. For those not in the know, its the zombie DLC for the super sneaky heisting epic Monaco: Your Flesh Is Mine.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394498/danger-zone-monaco-zonaco-update-pixels-for-breakfast

News::The Atrophying Design of Bioshock Infinite

"BioShock Infinites combat design was a step backwards from BioShock 2."



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394567/the-atrophying-design-of-bioshock-infinite

News::The Overseas Connection Podcast #244

The Overseas Connection, the official G4TE (Gaming For The Elderly) Community weekly podcast discusses gaming news, community feedback, new releases and the podcast teams current play lists. Tune-in and listen to this combination U.S. and U.K. video game podcast as they discuss this weeks topics: * GTA V Online, Diablo 3, The Wolf Among Us * WiiU Fit gets delayed another week for Europe. * Amazon launches Playstation store front and digital codes. * Lucky Xbox One owner gets console early, banned & trip all in a matter of days. * Cancel your PS4 pre-order, Gamestick is launching Nov. 15th.. * And much more



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394620/the-overseas-connection-podcast-244

News::Front Towards Gamer -- Aaru's Awakening Minecon 2013 Preview

Aaru's Awakening uses hand-drawn art to create a 2D platformer. We took a look at Minecon 2013 for another potentially great Steam Greenlight game.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395197/front-towards-gamer-aarus-awakening-minecon-2013-preview

News::Phoenix Down 18.3 Dark Souls

Phoenix Down is hosted by Drew Leachman and Matt Quinn. Each segment focuses on an older game the duo decides upon with another member of the ZTGD crew or special guest. They play through and discuss the mechanics and how well it holds up today. It is the ultimate in backlog elimination. Prepare to be punished as the boys take on one of this generations toughest games. Hosts: Drew Leachman Matt Quinn Eli Oliveras



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394616/phoenix-down-18-3-dark-souls

News::Front Towards Gamer -- Treasure Adventure World Minecon 2013 Preview

Kyle Hanson continues his onslaught on MineCon coverage with a hands-on preview of Treasure Adventure World. This Steam Greenlight game is said to harken back to Super Mario 2's freedom mixed with Wind Waker's sense of oceanic island exploration!



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395195/front-towards-gamer-treasure-adventure-world-minecon-2013-preview

News::Bioshock Infinite: Burial At Sea Episode 1 Impressions - No More Gamers

No More Gamers - Bioshock infinite is hands down one of the best games I've played this year, it's not a perfect game and isn't without it's own share of flaws but then again, nothing is ever perfect and in Infinite's case the end product comes together really well and manages to be a memorable experience, one that I will remember for quite some time........



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395101/bioshock-infinite-burial-at-sea-episode-1-impressions-no-more-gamers

News::15 RPGs To Look Forward To In 2014

With a new year comes a new set of RPG games to cut your teeth on.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1395160/15-rpgs-to-look-forward-to-in-2014

News::Two first-look screenshots released for Blood Bowl 2

Video game publisher Focus Home Interactive has released a pair of screenshots giving gamers a look at the upcoming Blood Bowl 2 computer game.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394951/two-first-look-screenshots-released-for-blood-bowl-2

News::Han Chae Yee Promotes World of Tanks at G-STAR 2013 Video Game Expo

Korean model Han Ga Eun showed up at the G-STAR 2013 video game expo in a sexy army cosplay for the promotion of World of Tanks.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394985/han-chae-yee-promotes-world-of-tanks-at-g-star-2013-video-game-expo

News::Ace Attorney Producer Wants To Remake Final Fight And Other Capcom Classics

I definitely believe that remaking older action games with todays technology would make things interesting, says Capcom producer Motohide Eshiro.



via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1394570/ace-attorney-producer-wants-to-remake-final-fight-and-other-capcom-classics