While some people always have their console of choice, perhaps selecting a specific game for that console isn’t always the best thing. For example, the 360 version of Skyrim has issues with textures when you install the disc to the hard drive. Now however it seems that the PlayStation 3 version of the title has a much bigger problem. That problem being is that the game can end up slowing to a disastrous crawl at times.
The reason that is being blamed for the lag is due to the large save files that occur after hours of playing and adventuring. Apparently, once a save data file reaches around 5 or 6 MB in size the game will end up being nearly unplayable with NPCs and quest completion failing heavily. According to PlayStation Magazine’s Tim Clark, resetting your PS3 fixes the problem for a few hours but that is all.
Currently Bethesda is looking in to fixing the problem, but for now you can learn more at the complaint forum for the title.
With Modern Warfare 3 being out for a little more than a week, Activision has decided to announce the five day sales that the game has made. And boy what sales they have been, Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has broken the five-day sales records for any movie, book or video game that has come before with a whopping $775 million worldwide.
Last year’s Black Ops made $650 million while MW2 only made $550 million two years ago. They also revealed that the title has broken the Xbox Live record for most concurrent users at one time on November 8th with 3.3 million people playing at one time. So… Modern Warfare 3 is successful is what we’re trying to say here.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released a list of tips and trick to help you with their upcoming Lord of the Rings: War in the North game, which hits retail outlets on 25th November. Will these tips and tricks help you through Middle Earth? Check them out:
LoTR WiTN: Tips and Tricks:
1. Sick of that troll knocking you to the ground? Try using your rolling dodge to avoid unblockable attacks by pressing B (Xbox 360), Circle (PlayStation 3), or Spacebar (PC). [Alternate without using buttons: Sick of that troll knocking you to the ground? Try using the rolling dodge to avoid unblockable attacks.]
2. Did you know that skill attacks aren’t just limited to melee combat? Enter Ranged Mode to view your ranged skill attacks. Note: some ranged skill attacks can charge up to do extra damage.
3. War in the North is all about loot. The color of the item’s name will tell you if it’s Common (white), Uncommon (green), Rare (blue), or Epic (purple) – each with better qualities than the last.
4. Did you know Beleram can attack certain structures, like crossbow turrets or towers? Use Ranged Mode to target a structure and then call in Beleram by using a Great Feather.
5. Whichever weapon you use, landing a critical strike on an enemy initiates Hero Mode so you can gain more XP and do extra damage.
6. Missed an on-screen tutorial message? Visit the Log, and select Tutorial Messages to scroll through a list of helpful hints and tricks.
7. One of the best ways to perfect your combat skills is a Challenge Map, unlocked after Sarn Ford. Beat these challenges for extra XP.
8. There are many potions that give your character bonuses. Use Andriel’s racial ability to craft them, and then put them to use in a tight spot.
9. Want to tell your allies to defend their position, or attack a wave of enemies? Press up on the D-pad (or C on the keyboard) to tell your allies to go on the offensive, and down on the D-pad (or Z on the keyboard) to have them hold their ground.
10. Want Andriel to throw a sanctuary around you while playing solo? Move away from the fray and press down on the d-pad (so that your AI companions go into defensive mode). If there’s room from enemies, and she can break away, she’ll come to your aid.
11. Want to move an item around in your inventory? For console players, select the item in the Inventory screen, then hold the Ranged Attack button to move the item. For PC, simply left click, hold, and then drag and drop to a new inventory slot.
12. Keep an eye out for armor sets! If you equip multiple pieces of the same set, your bonuses will increase with each piece you wear.
13. Need to break the block of a tough enemy? Hold your block button then use your normal melee attack to push the enemy back forcefully, allowing you a chance to hit them.
The wait is over, Mojo Bones have released a gameplay trailer for their forthcoming iOS title, Tongue Tied. The game will launch worldwide in early December 2011 for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices as a universal App. With its unique touch-screen mechanics, cartoon visuals and original slapstick take on physics gaming, Tongue Tied is sure to be a hit. The game will feature Game Center achievements, leaderboards, over 30 DogHouse challenges, 50 medals and loads of other rewards and unlockables available to those who level up Mick and Ralph over time. Check out the trailer below, and visit Mojobones.co.uk for more information.
Nordic Games Publishing have revealed that their rainforest racer Jungle Kartz will be hitting Nintendo Wii tomorrow.
With eight environments covering 32 monster tracks including Tropic Bay, Rift River Valley, Ra Desert and more, it’s a race to the finish line. Take to the road and race as eight different animal characters, each with a unique special track advantage, including Sass the Tigress, Gus the Gorilla, Rocky the Coyote.
It’s designed for players of all ages and features the modes of Quick Race, Time Trial and Tournament. It will even have the option of using the Wii wheel, or Nordic Games’ very own Nordic Steering Wheel accessory.
Earlier today, Ubisoft Australia announced that they have launched the game Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 on the Xbox 360 Kinect. The title allows players to participate in various fitness regimes ranging from dance to yoga; floor excises, cardio and even very rigorous boot camps.
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 now offers an extensive variety of diverse themed workouts inspired by an array of exotic cultures, including African, Bollywood, Latin and Hip Hop dance fitness classes, and Zen workout sessions. With detailed backdrops and stimulating music inspired by various cultures around the world, these unique options help transform routine workouts into exciting trips around the globe that will not only capture, but keep, players’ attention. The 2012 version also introduces a unique, new feature called Run the World, which will allows players to virtually run through the streets of some of the world’s most beautiful cities, including New York and London.
The game completely utilises Kinect technology to accurately capture player movements for optimal tracking of movements to accurately gauge players movements and offer advice and feedback on proper excecution. Just remember that this is still a game and will therefore feature a a competitve mode in the form of offline multiplayer.
Utilising the controller-free Kinect for Xbox 360 sensor, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 features an intuitive and improved movement tracking system throughout the entire game. Not only is it able to precisely point out which moves players are doing incorrectly, but now it also acts as your own personal trainer, offering users feedback on how to correctly execute their missed movements to achieve optimal workout results. Incorporating friends into your workouts is now easier than ever with an offline multiplayer mode. Mini-games feature turn-based offline game-play that can track the scores of up to four players. At the Your Shape Centre, players can view their progression and challenge friends or users across the globe, motivating them to push themselves to the max and earn bragging rights, all while burning calories. Mobile applications and Facebook integration allow users to share their progress with friends even when they’re away from their home.
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 has launched recently, pick up your copy now. Visit the official site for more info.
A new partnership has been struck between City Interactive, Polands largest video games developer as well as worldwide publisher of many popular titles and the privately owned Australian and NZ based firm QV Software. City Interactive have been responsible for such titles as Sniper Ghost Warrior and its much anticipated sequel and also have a focus on Nintendo DS titles while QVS are an independent software and accessories distributor with huge experience in the Australian and NZ market, shown with the massive marketing seen for Dead Island.
“Adding City Interactive to our established family of partners for the region is very exciting,” says Paul Elliot, the Managing Director of QV Software. “We are looking forward to achieving great things through this mutually beneficial partnership.”
“QV Software has a strong track record in the region and we are very happy having QVS on board to market and distributed our next two big releases Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 and Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II stated Martin Kwasnica, International Sales Director of City Interactive.
With another big release due out soon, Gameloft are treating their fans with some screenshots of their upcoming Diablo-like iOS title, Dungeon Hunter III. As the name suggests, this is the third title in the series, and looks to be the most visually stunning of the three. Currently there is no exact release date, but Gameloft are hinting that the title should be available around mid-December. Until then, we always have the following screenshots to keep us excited in anticipation. Check them out below and let us know what you think. With already two well received titles released recently; it appears that Gameloft are certainly on a roll.
Created by Ubisoft, the Rabbids have been transformed into amazing Vinyl Figures known simply as ‘Eeerz’ and there’s an invasion coming. Ubisoft have teamed up with artists from around the world to bring a European Custom Tour to celebrate the launch of the 28cm DIY Eeerz series.
They’re now offering everyone the chance to visit Forbidden Planet in London on the 25th of November from 5pm until late, to see with your own eyes some crazy custom Eeerz on the first stop of the European Tour! If you going along, you’ll see DIY Eeerz that have been transformed into works of art by renowned artists including Pete Fowler, Lunartik, The Felt Mistress, Phil Corbett and more. You also get the chance to customise your own Eeerz in an art workshop by Lunartik and play the newly-released Raving Rabbids: Alive & Kicking for Kinect. There are prizes up for grabs.
The Eeerz Invasion Tour is open to all ages and completely free to attend. I wonder what part of Europe those crazy Rabbids will invade next.
Taito Corporation is cooking up some specials just in time for Thanksgiving with their iOS version of Gardening Mama. So let’s all give thanks for Taito for their 40% slashing of Gardening Mama from $6.99 down to $3.99. But don’t stay in doors too long, make sure you head out into the garden and pick up this soon, as the sale only lasts for the first 20,000 downloads or until November 30th. Click here to purchase Gardening Mama on sale, before it is too late and Mama gets angry.
