Curious about Bulletstorm? Well check out this video walkthrough of some of the game, it is quite interesting. Only problem I have are all the numbers and words that keeps popping up on the screen, I find them too be to cluttering. I guess it is part of the charm of the game though.
Bulletstorm Gamescom Walkthrough
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World Trailer and Cheats
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World: The game was released last Wednesday and the trailer is out today. Check out the Trailer below and then you can add it to your download queue here.
You can also check out our review of the game here.
Last but not least, since the game is designed like a classic 8Bit game there are also cheats located within the game. If you have been enjoying the game, check out these cheats below and try them out. The best part is they don’t effect the achievements, so you might as well turn them on and make your life easier.
Power of Love sword unlocked at any stage
at the Title Screen
Zombie Survival Mode
at the Title Screen
Boss Rush Mode
at the Title Screen
Pick the Same Character in Multiplayer
at the Title Screen
Blood Mode
at the Title Screen
Turns Coins to Animals
at the Title Screen
Sound Test Level
at the Overworld Map
Capsule Computers Will Be At New York Comic Con 2010!
Hey everybody! Just wanted to let you all know that in October I will be reporting from the New York Comic Con and New York Anime Fest! But I thought this website was dedicated to video games? Well, guess what, Sweetheart, there are gonna be TONS of video game companies there showing off the latest and greatest in the world of gaming, and guess who’s gonna be getting the inside scoop first? That’s right, WE ARE!
I’ll be attending all three days and I’ll be posting about it as soon as I get to a computer, which will mean every night right when I get home.
Anyone else going to this years New York Comic Con and New York Anime Fest? They’re in the same building at the same time, so if you’re at one then you’re at the other, and if you see me walkin around, don’t be afraid to give me a shout!
Nintendo is Bringing their “A” Game to PAX 2010..
With the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo looming closer, Nintendo has now announced they will be present and showing off some of this years biggest titles to all in attendance. Here is a bit more information on what to expect from Nintendo at the huge event taking place in Seattle.
Visitors to Nintendo’s booth (#352) will be able to get their hands on games such as Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, GoldenEye 007 from Activision Publishing, Inc. and NBA Jam. Fluidity, a new game for Nintendo’s WiiWare downloadable game service, will also make its debut at PAX.
Nintendo’s Fluidity combines an amazing physics engine that realistically models flowing water with innovative puzzle game play. Using the three forms of water – liquid, ice and cloud – players will solve challenging puzzles across multiple chapters of an illustrated magical book called Aquaticus. The game offers detailed tutorials that introduce basic game mechanics, but the complexity quickly ramps up as special powers are acquired and enemies are introduced, testing players’ reflexes and ingenuity.
PAX attendees will also be able to get their hands on Metroid: Other M to see the seamless new perspective-switching first-person/third-person approach to this classic franchise. Visitors to the booth can also view one-of-a-kind costumes and props from the new Metroid: Other M television commercial in a special display area. Combining exploration, combat and a storyline that delves into the personal history of bounty hunter Samus Aran, Metroid: Other M launches on Aug. 31.
With so many video game fans converging in one place, PAX is the ideal place for players who already own Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies to gather to trade treasure maps or go questing together. Nintendo will provide Dragon Quest IX owners at the show with a special downloadable “Orgodemir” map via the game’s cooperative “Tag Mode” feature. Anyone who hasn’t yet purchased the game for the Nintendo DS family of systems can try it out at the Nintendo booth, and those looking to meet up with other players can do so at a special game-themed lounge in the North Lobby on level four of the PAX venue.
To receive treasure maps, players must have their Nintendo DS system running the Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies game, set to Tag Mode. Once players reach the town of Stornway, they are able to access Tag Mode by talking to Erinn at the inn called “Quester’s Rest.”
So if you are in the Seattle area from September 3rd-5th, be sure to check out Nintendo and this huge line-up as well as get your hands on some of this year’s biggest and most anticipated titles at the Penny Arcade Expo.
Ubisoft Unveils New Tracks for Michael Jackson: The Experience…
All of the fans of the King of Pop have a new music title coming out later this year thanks to Ubisoft. We already know about how consoles across the board will be using motion control in various ways for gameplay but the burning question really has been which tracks will be chosen to go into the mix of Michael Jackson: The Experience. Last week at Gamescom some of the tracks were revealed so let’s take a look at a sample of the line-up.
Some of the confirmed setlist include:
- Bad
- Beat It
- Billie Jean
- Earth Song
- The Girl Is Mine
- Who Is It
- Workin’ Day And Night
I am sure we will also see Smooth Criminal and Thriller which in my opinion is almost certain due to their huge popularity but either way, these songs so far are looking impressive. Soon fans will be able to play some of the songs that changed music forever on whatever console they might have. Yes, the music genre is getting quite crowded but to me, this one looks special as I am a huge fan of Michael Jackson’s music and he of course made one of the biggest dent’s in the industry with his style and persona. Michael Jackson: The Experience is set to release this holiday season so dust off your jacket and sequined glove and get ready for what could be one of this years biggest music titles.
Absolute Chess- DSiWare Review
Game Name: Absolute Chess
Platforms: Nintendo DSiWare Download Service
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Developer(s): Tatsuke
Genre(s): Board Games, Strategy
Release Date: August 9th, 2010
Price: 200 Wii Points ($2.00 USD)
Absolute Chess is a easy to play game of chess with a DS Download multi-player as well as a Challenge Mode and Free Play.
Story
Absolute Chess doesn’t really have or need a story. It is simply chess with a few upgrades to it. One thing that does give the game a small bit of personality though is the 8 characters the player can select in Free Play or multi-player. Each character has a nice anime charm that I found welcome in my experience with the game, I would love to actually learn more about this small cast of characters but honestly there isn’t much need as the heart of the game lies on the chess board.
Gameplay
The title of the game is what you get all-around with this one. Absolute Chess is a standard chess game with a few tweaks to the experience that add a bit more challenge and replay with each game. The game moves smoothly and is controlled by the Nintendo DS touch screen or the D-Pad control layout. I found this to be a nice touch as I am constantly forgetting my stylus and having the option for standard control worked well for me on a couple occasions.
As far as the challenge mode goes, there is plenty of challenges to complete, 3 in each of the 5 tiers that the difficulty progresses on. The game will have you go up against a certain character at a certain level and play chess until a winner is decided. This is a very simple formula that works well. The AI is very smart most of the time although I did notice a trend on some games with some of the same moves being made many times. That being said, the AI did switch it up quite a bit and proved to bring worthy opponents in. One feature I also like was that as I was winning matches, a puzzle was being revealed up at the top of the screen. Seeing that puzzle made me want to keep going to unlock the full picture at the end.
There is also a Free-Play mode which is just for a quick, casual game of chess. The mode that stood out the most was the DS Download Play option, allowing players without the game (and yes, even without a DSi as this works on a DS Lite or DS Original unit) to join in and pick a character to battle in the classic board game. All of the same features were applied from the main game in this multi-player mode as well.
The game will keep track of all moves on the right side of the bottom screen throughout the game. There is also a wait function which pretty much is your undo button for a move you might have botched the first time around. Use this function wisely as you only get so many a round though. I think any chess fan will be happy with how well this game really performs compared to some of the lacking entries on handhelds in the past.
Graphics/Audio
The graphics in Absolute Chess are 2-D and pretty standard. The chess board looks as it should and the pieces are detailed well enough to tell one from another. The characters are more of an anime-style that looked great and truly gave a feeling that I was actually playing against someone new when I was doing each challenge. Characters also can have a change in their mood based on the status of the match which can change their main picture on the top screen to fit the situation.
The music was pleasant and simple. I did not find it too memorable, but chess is a thinking game and I wasn’t really concentrating on any tunes playing in the background so it is another add-on to the game that really isn’t much of a factor.
Overview
Absolute Chess is a simple, fun chess simulator that can keep you playing for hours if you let it. The controls worked great and the game had a bit of personality added to the classic favorite. There was a few extra features that were not really needed, yet gave the game a little bit of room to stand out among other chess games that have been releasing for the Nintendo DS. The multi-player was a brilliant addition that added even more value to the title in the longrun. Overall, I think at just 200 points, if you even just slightly enjoy the game of chess and want a new experience of the age old board game, Absolute Chess is the the choice for what is in my opinion the best chess experience in the DSiShop.
I Give Absolute Chess:
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Demo now available
If you love naruto or are even remotely curious about the game, the Demo is now out for your playing pleasure. While the entire Demo is really only 1 battle (2 if you count both areas you fight in as different battles) and only lasts about 5-10 minutes, it succeeds in one major thing. The Demo shows the gameplay mechanics that the game will use.
I quite enjoyed the gameplay mechanics for the game. While the combat is primarily based in only pressing the B button to preform combos, you can combine Jutsu and ranged weapons during the combos in order to create some pretty impressive Faux combos.
Along with that, the Game seems to be hitting the show pretty closely. There are some alterations in the fight with Kakashi that you play in the demo, but it still brings back that nostalgic feeling.
Add the free demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Portal 2 videos because you know you wanted more
I’m serious, who doesn’t love these Portal 2 videos?! Below are 3 videos that show more gameplay from Portal 2.
First there is the wheatley update which shows a new voice actor as well as some new locations. A lot of people are in debate on which voice actor was better, but it doesn’t matter because this is the one you are stuck with. MUHAHAHA!
The next 2 videos after that show some in game puzzles. While the first one is pretty easy, the second one looks quite complicated and really shows the massive level design on these levels.
enjoy.
Metro 2033 Achievements problem still being worked on
Those of you who enjoyed Metro 2033 and downloaded the Ranger Pack DLC have probably run into achievement bugs and glitches that create problems while trying to unlock achievements. Sadly a patch that was included in the Ranger Pack DLC has caused tons of problems to the original game and has hindered many achievement hunters in their quest for all the achievements in the game. THQ has known about the problem for over 3 weeks and are still working on a fix. Don’t worry guys, you just need to be patient.
THQ recently released this statement regarding the work on the problem.
“We understand some people are still experiencing issues with achievements unlocking in the Metro 2033 Ranger Pack DLC. We are currently working with Microsoft to ascertain whether this is due to a code related issue with the DLC itself, or an error in the Marketplace process whereby the DLC was added to Xbox LIVE Marketplace before the new achievement data was added – this exact issue has happened to other games in the past, but we need to be sure that this is what’s happening here. We realise this is frustrating for those of you who have been waiting to enjoy the Ranger Pack DLC, and we ask for your patience as we try to pinpoint the exact issue and solution.”
Remember, the game itself is still working perfectly fine; it is just that ranger pack that is causing all the problems. If you are thinking about buying the game, I would suggest to simply avoid buying that DLC until a later date when the problem is fixed.
Mad’O’Ball 3D – iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch Review
Mad’O’Ball 3D
Company: Tommaso Lintrami
Updated: August 05, 2010
Price: $3.99
Story:
Mad’O’Ball takes gyro-type games even further, creating an interactive adventurous twist to the game. The point is to get your ball to the end of the level without falling off the course. This, while battling the winding course and any obstacles you must land on without falling into oblivion. There are 2 things that set this game apart from other gyroscope games. This game has a 3D enviornment, which is pretty cool. The other factor is that it’s not just a flat board. You’re flying off the course onto the next object, always changing gameplay. This is the gyroscope game to buy.
Sound and Graphics:
The 3D environment might make this a great gane, but the visuals aren’t anything special. It has sharp edges at points that should look more rounded. The constant sounds can get quite annoying. It looks like this game was rushed out and the graphics weren’t finished. It is a fun game, one of the best, but the graphics can really use some improvement. Playing the first level, I left the game just because the constant “boing” sound. This can be changed in the options. I’d rather normal background music then these annoying sounds. This is a great game, but fails terribly at the sound and graphics can be better. They’re not bad, but instead of noticing the great graphics, you’ll notice that they could’ve been much better. The graphics are similar to Crash Bandicoot. Not too great, pretty choppy, but fun like crazy. They do have a sound fx and music volume adjuster. If only they had this for the graphics.
Gameplay and Controls:
This is a great game and a lot of fun. The controls are easy. You just tilt your device in the direction you want, or don’t want, your ball to go. The titling is a little sensitive, but you can change the sensitivity in the game options. Gameplay is amazing, always changing and a lot of fun. You may start off just rolling the ball, but later on it gets to jumping from course to course with the 2 jump buttons on each side of the screen. Whether it’s getting around cars on a busy street or running away from a flying object, you’re always having fun. There’s always something else to roll around on, roll away from and enjoy the environment. Sometimes, you’re rolling your ball and it disappears under something for a few seconds and you have to be careful that you don’t fall off course. There are plenty of different environments, courses, objects and more to play with. If you like adventurous games with constant change and you enjoy tilt-based games, then this is definitely a great buy for you!
Summary:
If you can get past the Nintendo 64-like graphics and play your own music (then go into the game and shut off music and sound fx), then this is a great game! It’s a non-stop ever-changing adventure all controlled by the movement of your hands, or toes if you prefer. It’s the best gyroscope game in the App Store based on the 3D environment and all the objects and courses included, even with the not-so-great graphics. If you’re looking for a similar game without 3D tracks, but with amazing out-of-this-world graphics, check out the review of Dark Nebula – Episode Two. These are both great games! I happen to keep both on my iPhone and play them both equally. I would recommend this game to anyone that wants to hold the power of Mad’O’Ball in their hands! I happen to like the graphics because it reminds me of old times in the gaming world. Overall, I give this game a VERY GOOD rating of 8.5 capsules. It would have been more if the sound was better and the graphics were improved.
