Hey, guess what? You can now play Minecraft on the go. Yes, just what we needed: a way to waste time doing awesome stuff on our phone. The Android version of Minecraft can now be found on the Android Market for the paltry sum of $6.99. In addition, there is a free demo that you can download to get a taste of the what the game is like.
Just know that if there are no new articles posted in the coming days, we are in a virtual world filled with wonderful glorious blocks. It is just so pretty!
Until Dungeon Defenders’ launch on October 18th (PSN) and 19th (Xbox/PC), Trendy Entertainment will have an exclusive pre-order offer available on Steam. By pre-ordering your copy of Dungeon Defenders, you will receive a 10% discount as well as Valve exclusive in-game items. One of the exclusive items is the gun from the game series “Portal”. Having extraordinary powers, the gun will be used to teleport players from one area to another as well as extending traps for unwary opponents. Additionally, you will have access to four familiars from “Team Fortress 2”:
Take a look at the trailer below to see the Portal Gun and Team Fortress 2 exclusive DLC in action. For more information about Dungeon Defenders take a look at their homepage (HERE).
Mama always did say that if we kep’ stealing cookies from the jar our nose would fall off…
WHAT?! Your mom never said that? Well, maybe the guy in the picture above should have had a mom who told him that. He might have a nose now, instead of being a noseless, weird guy with crazy eyes!
This new trailer for Binary Domain explains how your choices during the game (including choices made under combat conditions) will affect how the other characters in the game react. For example, insulting a person’s nose or their mother will often get you punched.
Zen Studios is once again expanding the line of pinball tables present in Pinball FX2. However, this time instead of ‘sploding little people, they are bringing the undead, citadels and sorcerers to the game.
“Story, theme and design come together in a beautiful blend of fantasy” in this new table as you “avoid pesky traps, defeat an army of undead skeletons, explore six cellar missions and restore peace to those who reside within the walls of the ancient Citadel as you fight to escape the grasps of the evil Sorcerer.”
As usual, the new pinball table will “seamlessly integrate into the Pinball FX2 platform on Xbox LIVE Arcade, with full social feature support. Sorcerer’s Lair will also feature new Achievements, operators menu and rule sheet.”
In an exclusive article over at wired, we are told of how a suspicious piece of software has made it into the US militaries drone computer network. This network intrusion is reported to have been coupled with a keylogger to record keypresses made by drone operators.
So far, the virus has had no effect on the operators abilities to fly the drones, nor have they seemingly developed a Skynet like intelligence. Word is that this is a benign virus, that could just be standard malware, but it has been able to avoid deletion for the moment.
Are we secure? Should the US government stop using these drones before something happens? Let us hope that the infected software remains safe.
Sources: Wired and This location.
Hey, are you ready to play as the Potter in block form once again? Well then, get ready! This new trailer shows off the gameplay elements present in the new game and what we can expect from the story. Spoiler alert! You play with Lego blocks, solve puzzles and go through the plot outlined in the Harry Potter books.
Seriously though, so far, the developer has done an excellent job with the Lego license and we can’t wait to play some more Lego Harry Potter. How about you? Prepare for battle!
Hey, do you want another costume to dress Batman in when Arkham City launches? Funny thing about that: You have to buy the Green Lantern Extended Cut Blu-Ray combo pack to get that costume.
So you have decision to make: Do you pay the extra $60 to buy a digital costume and then burn the Bluray, or do you wait a couple of months after the games release and spend $1 on the XBM or PS to get the awesome new skin for the Bat? We think the decision is pretty obvious: Burn as many copies of that wretched GreenMan’s movie as you can! Let us know your decision in the comments below.
Also, you must buy the Bluray combo pack thing at Best Buy stores and the code for the digital costume in the Bluray pack is most likely a PSN exclusive. Hopefully the costume won’t stay exclusive.
The Green Lantern Bluray launches on October 14, 2011.
Playing as a little undead cowboy shooting up the West was an awesome experience. Now, Twisted Pixel aims to extend that expereince. They are releasing a 16-inch Gunstringer Mini Marionette. This mini puppet can only be purchased on the Twisted Pixel website for the price of $100 or $110 for the autographed version. If you want to ensure you get one, you can preorder now. At the end of November, preorders will cease and you can buy one straight up. Will you picking one of these awesome ‘toys’ up or is the game experience good enough for ya? Let us know in the comments. For more on The Gunstringer, check out our review here.
Later this month, Sony is planning to release an updated remote control that will work with the PS3, in addition to TVs, and stereo systems that are made by Sony. Basically what this means is that now volume and channel buttons will be included at the bottom of the new remote, whereas previous versions of the PS3 remote control did not have these extra functions.
This new remote has already been released in Japan. Pricing has not yet been confirmed for the new control peripheral, but the previous remote cost about $25. Will you be getting one?
Arkedo Series – 03 PIXEL!
Developer: Arkedo Studios, PastaGames
Publisher: Sanuk Games
Consoles: Playstation 3 (reviewed), Xbox 360
Release Date: Out Now
Price: $2.99/€1.99/£1.59
The Arkedo Series has been on the Playstation Network over the last few months with two games, JUMP! and SWAP!, both reviewed at Capsule Computers. The trilogy of games conclude with the latest release PIXEL!, a platformer about a pixelated cat. Although it adheres to the standard platforming formula, there are interesting and unique elements that divert it into a new direction. Its art style also offers some great looking visuals. The music is quite average, however, and the difficulty could have been tweaked a little. That should not deter the curious consumer to pick up this game.
Gameplay
The gameplay of PIXEL! adheres to the same formula that has made 2D platforming a great genre to grow up with. A lot of the basic elements of the genre are present. Dominated by the act of jumping, the player will use this skill effectively as the player will jump across a variety of gaps and onto various enemies. Simple platforming mechanics. The cat can also sprint its way through the levels, another staple in the genre. The running mechanic works very well with the jumping mechanic, with the long jump very useful in certain situations. The controls are fluid and responsive, a must for any platformer.
What makes this game very unique lies within the L2 button. Pressing this and a magnifying glass will appear. Now, when does a platforming game ever have a magnifying glass? If you name one other than PIXEL! then I haven’t heard of it. So, what purpose does this magnifying glass have to the game? Well, if you encounter a ! box, then pull it out. Once you select it then you will be transported to a maze mini game, where the objective is to find the golden square within the abundance of grey and white square. At first they are simple but will get gradually harder. A time limit will keep you under pressure. Succeed and you’ll receive some treasure, such as restoration of your health.
Yes, there is a health system in the game. Now, rarely one would see a health system in a platformer, but it is present in this game. The cat’s health is represented as three hearts, with enemies taking off at least half a heart when the cat is hit. So that means six hits and the cat passes into the next life. Every time the player dies, he or she must start at the beginning of the level, losing any progress they had made, unless they encounter a checkpoint. Another bar the player will notice lies at the top of the screen. This is a bar that charges your roar attack, stylised as a MEOW. It is charged by jumping on enemies. Defeat five and it will be fully charged. Press triangle and unleash the power of MEOW.
The difficulty of the game is where some disappointment will be felt. The problem is that it is a little on the easy side. Sure, I don’t mind the first few levels being easy to get the feel of the game, but this is a little too constant for my taste. The later levels should have been a little tougher in order for the player to be tested. However, this does not resonate to the mini games. Due to the time limit and the varying layouts, this is where the challenge lies. I suggest that, every time you encounter these ! boxes, do travel into them and challenge yourself to a great puzzle.
As a player, it really is an enjoyable experience. With great controls and unique elements, the gameplay keeps itself fresh while retaining the platforming elements that make the genre so great. The MEOW attack adds to the charm of the game as well.
Visual/Music
The Arkedo Series all feature different art styles and PIXEL! is no exception. So, what did they take this time? It lies in the name. Our main character is pixelated as with the different environments and enemies. The rest of the game is very blue. Well… the background is the only thing left to describe, with elements of the background also pixelated. To be honest, this direction is quite charming. It also gives the retro feel a more modern look and a good one at that.
The music is a throwback to the retro days, which fits with the whole game. Although it is not one for the player’s collection, it still has its own charm to it. It complements with the game, both the art style and the interactivity. I still enjoyed listening to it, but if it ever had a soundtrack, I wouldn’t run out and buy it.
Overall
Despite the lack of a challenge, PIXEL! is a fantastic game. The gameplay retains the retro charm while adding some unique features and the art style adds to the charm. The music is enjoyable and has a nostalgic factor but isn’t something that will be memorable. On its own, PIXEL! is a game that fans of the genre will enjoy. Maybe not multiple of times but it is an experience that players will not regret.
