Official Site: http://www.drakensang-online.com/
Source: Youtube Channel DrakensangOnline
You know what's amazing about this game by just looking at the trailer? It's played in a browser!!! When I think of most MMORPGs played in a browser, I think of games like Runescape (which actually looks much better now than when it first started). Drakensang started as a pen-and-paper RPG. When computer RPG versions of it were created, they played much like other top-down view, point-n-click RPGs that was more about strategy with a slower paced battle mechanic (much like Never Winter Nights 2) and has been like that for the past 20+ years. But with Drakensang Online, the gameplay seems much closer to games like Diablo where the combat is faster-paced and enemies come in masses. It is currently in open beta right now, and anyone can register for free on their official website. Sadly, there is only 2 classes to choose from at the moment: Spellweaver (magic caster) and Dragonknight (Warrior type). There seems to be two more that will be added to the game later on. I never played any of the Drakensang games (even though I have Drakensang: The River of Time), but I think this is a good place to start. I don't know if there's any downloading required (some browser-based games still require some downloading), but I guess I'll find out when I try the game out tonight.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
GameLight - Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Official Site: http://www.warinthenorth.com/index
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/32800/
Source: Youtube Channel IGNentertainment
Lord of the Rings: War in the North came out today for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. It's a cooperative Action RPG that follows an original story within the realm of Lord of the Rings but not residing within the tale told in the books. From the trailer, it seems the player chooses to play one of three characters with each specializing in their own abilities and weaponry. Since the game just came out, there isn't that many reviews posted on MetaCritic yet. But from the players, it seems to be well received so far. I haven't played a Lord of the Rings game since The Two Towers back in 2002; however, War in the North seems to be a very promising game. I'm mostly excited about the co-op feature as it's hard to find good co-op games these days when competitive gaming is the main focus in multiplayer. With three characters to choose from, I imagine that it follows the typical RPG structure with a tank, DPS, and Support (magic). Though looking at some of the gameplay, perhaps there's versatility among the three characters. Along with "The Cursed Crusade", Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a game to check out if one is looking for a co-op game to play with their friends.
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/32800/
Source: Youtube Channel IGNentertainment
Lord of the Rings: War in the North came out today for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. It's a cooperative Action RPG that follows an original story within the realm of Lord of the Rings but not residing within the tale told in the books. From the trailer, it seems the player chooses to play one of three characters with each specializing in their own abilities and weaponry. Since the game just came out, there isn't that many reviews posted on MetaCritic yet. But from the players, it seems to be well received so far. I haven't played a Lord of the Rings game since The Two Towers back in 2002; however, War in the North seems to be a very promising game. I'm mostly excited about the co-op feature as it's hard to find good co-op games these days when competitive gaming is the main focus in multiplayer. With three characters to choose from, I imagine that it follows the typical RPG structure with a tank, DPS, and Support (magic). Though looking at some of the gameplay, perhaps there's versatility among the three characters. Along with "The Cursed Crusade", Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a game to check out if one is looking for a co-op game to play with their friends.
Monday, October 31, 2011
NewNews - Happy Halloween 2011
I apologize for missing Friday's post. I was out of town and couldn't find the time to do one. Today's Halloween! Some will dress up and go trick or treat. Others will dress up and go to a party.
Me? I wanted to dress up, but I'm too lazy to scare little kids and hand out candy this year. I'm just going to stay indoors and play a bunch of horror games I usually don't play to celebrate. Have a safe Halloween everyone!
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| Source: http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2011/10/31 |
Thursday, October 27, 2011
NewNews - 2011 Halloween Sale on Steam
Official Site: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/scary_sale_2011
It's 4 days before Halloween and Valve helps us celebrate it by having a large collection of frightening games on sale in the steam store. There's no tricks, just some awesome treats. Here are some recommendations from the list of games:
F.E.A.R. Collection ($6.79) - It's not entirely a horror game and has plenty of action in it. With the suspenseful atmosphere, challenging gunfire exchanges and occasional scare, this will be a good game pack to play for Halloween.
Devil May Cry 3 & 4, Resident Evil 5 (different prices) - So maybe you don't want to get scared, but still want ghouls, monsters and zombies in your games. These three Capcom games has all sorts of nasties with less of the scare and more of the tear (meaning you being the one tearing the monsters apart). DMC 3 can 2-player co-op when you get the doppleganger style and Resident Evil 5 is also co-op.
Left 4 Dead 1 & 2 ($6.79 each) - If you want the ultimate co-op experience with the action and scare at the same time, then Left 4 Dead might be your calling. I shouldn't even have to recommend this as anyone with a Steam account probably has one or the other in their list of games. Yes, it's that fun.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY ($4.99) - This is a good game for the entire family to enjoy. Even though there are zombies in the game, it won't be too frightening for even younger audiences to play. It is pretty gruesome to see your beautiful flowers get chewed up by the undead though...
Bioshock 1 & 2 ($4.99) - The Bioshock series has more "pop up and scare" sorts of moments than anything. The dark chambers and crazy enemies that rush toward you is scary, but not so much once you pump some lead into them with your shotty.
Dead Space Pack ($16.99) - Hey, that's a pretty good deal. Dead Space is more true to the horror genre than the ones below, but it can be pretty hilarious too. I found it funny to chop off the legs of your enemies, pick them up and throw it back in their faces only to have them fall off the platforms. But yes, this series can get quite scary.
And other's that you should check out:
-STALKER Bundle
-Penumbra Collector Pack
-Rock of Ages
-Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
-Dead Island
-Killing Floor Bundle
-Amnesia: The Dark Descent
-F.E.A.R. 3
-Terraria (I highly recommend this one for $4.99)
-Borderlands
There's a lot more listed on the steam store, so check it out and have a safe and spooky Halloween!
F.E.A.R. Collection ($6.79) - It's not entirely a horror game and has plenty of action in it. With the suspenseful atmosphere, challenging gunfire exchanges and occasional scare, this will be a good game pack to play for Halloween.
Devil May Cry 3 & 4, Resident Evil 5 (different prices) - So maybe you don't want to get scared, but still want ghouls, monsters and zombies in your games. These three Capcom games has all sorts of nasties with less of the scare and more of the tear (meaning you being the one tearing the monsters apart). DMC 3 can 2-player co-op when you get the doppleganger style and Resident Evil 5 is also co-op.
Left 4 Dead 1 & 2 ($6.79 each) - If you want the ultimate co-op experience with the action and scare at the same time, then Left 4 Dead might be your calling. I shouldn't even have to recommend this as anyone with a Steam account probably has one or the other in their list of games. Yes, it's that fun.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY ($4.99) - This is a good game for the entire family to enjoy. Even though there are zombies in the game, it won't be too frightening for even younger audiences to play. It is pretty gruesome to see your beautiful flowers get chewed up by the undead though...
Bioshock 1 & 2 ($4.99) - The Bioshock series has more "pop up and scare" sorts of moments than anything. The dark chambers and crazy enemies that rush toward you is scary, but not so much once you pump some lead into them with your shotty.
Dead Space Pack ($16.99) - Hey, that's a pretty good deal. Dead Space is more true to the horror genre than the ones below, but it can be pretty hilarious too. I found it funny to chop off the legs of your enemies, pick them up and throw it back in their faces only to have them fall off the platforms. But yes, this series can get quite scary.
And other's that you should check out:
-STALKER Bundle
-Penumbra Collector Pack
-Rock of Ages
-Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
-Dead Island
-Killing Floor Bundle
-Amnesia: The Dark Descent
-F.E.A.R. 3
-Terraria (I highly recommend this one for $4.99)
-Borderlands
There's a lot more listed on the steam store, so check it out and have a safe and spooky Halloween!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
NewNews - Rusty Hearts Update Delayed
Official Site: http://rustyhearts.perfectworld.com/
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/36630/?snr=1_4_4__13
While everyone was waiting for Battlefield 3's release on October 25, I was waiting for the release of Beat-em-up MMO Rusty Heart's 4th character Natasha.
Source: Youtube Channel SintSuke
Natasha is unique in being the only character out of the four to use a non-melee weapon and abilities that don't fall into a combo (such as deploying a turret). So the problem right now is that it's the afternoon of October 26 and Natasha is still not playable. I checked the official page and found out that there was a problem in trying to update the game last night to implement her in. It is now set to update sometime today in the evening, and the anticipation is driving everyone nuts! I know for sure that when I log in there will be Natashas everywhere, but that's what usually happens when a new character is introduced to a game.
To those who haven't come across this magnificent game: Rusty Hearts is a Free-to-Play Online Beat-em-up where players journey through sewers and a castle to put down the evil Vlad from his reign of terror. Players can party up to 4 players and fight countless monsters. There's also the option for competitive PvP if you like fighting other players. If you're still in the dark as to what Rusty Hearts is, read my review. Or better yet, click either on the official site or steam page on top to play as it is a free online game!
My main interest in Natasha is the faster attack speed compared to the other characters (well, maybe except Tude) as well as her flashy combos that has a similar resemblance to Dante from Devil May Cry when choosing "Gunslinger" style. Also, it might be easier to stay out of harms way as Natasha is the only ranged character in the game. The only thing I'm worried about is damage output and input. It doesn't matter how flashy her combos are if she can't deal that much damage and loses half her hp bar from one hit. I guess I'll find out when the update finally launches.
Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/36630/?snr=1_4_4__13
While everyone was waiting for Battlefield 3's release on October 25, I was waiting for the release of Beat-em-up MMO Rusty Heart's 4th character Natasha.
Source: Youtube Channel SintSuke
Natasha is unique in being the only character out of the four to use a non-melee weapon and abilities that don't fall into a combo (such as deploying a turret). So the problem right now is that it's the afternoon of October 26 and Natasha is still not playable. I checked the official page and found out that there was a problem in trying to update the game last night to implement her in. It is now set to update sometime today in the evening, and the anticipation is driving everyone nuts! I know for sure that when I log in there will be Natashas everywhere, but that's what usually happens when a new character is introduced to a game.
To those who haven't come across this magnificent game: Rusty Hearts is a Free-to-Play Online Beat-em-up where players journey through sewers and a castle to put down the evil Vlad from his reign of terror. Players can party up to 4 players and fight countless monsters. There's also the option for competitive PvP if you like fighting other players. If you're still in the dark as to what Rusty Hearts is, read my review. Or better yet, click either on the official site or steam page on top to play as it is a free online game!
My main interest in Natasha is the faster attack speed compared to the other characters (well, maybe except Tude) as well as her flashy combos that has a similar resemblance to Dante from Devil May Cry when choosing "Gunslinger" style. Also, it might be easier to stay out of harms way as Natasha is the only ranged character in the game. The only thing I'm worried about is damage output and input. It doesn't matter how flashy her combos are if she can't deal that much damage and loses half her hp bar from one hit. I guess I'll find out when the update finally launches.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
NewNews - Game Releases
Battlefield 3 (Released Today)
It's a big day today as FPS fans get their hands on Battlefield 3 and has started fragging each other as of last night. My friend just told me he beat campaign, but it's longer than most FPS games' campaigns (I won't spoil anything, even the duration).
Source: Youtube Channel Battlefield
The Cursed Crusade (Released Today)
Published by Atlus, The Cursed Crusade provides a unique co-op hack-n-slash Action game with over 90 combos, dozens of weapons, and a lot of chaos. Right now, the game is getting killed by the critics. Not to mention that it released on the same day as Battlefield 3 with little to no advertising at all (not even on the front scroller on Steam). Oh well, I am very interested in this game and will eventually check it out.
Some games to look out for in the next month:
-October 31: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
-October 31: Lord of the Rings: War in the North
-November 1: Sonic Generations
-November 1: GoldenEye 007: Reloaded
-November 8: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
-November 11: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
-November 15: Assassin's Creed Revelations
-November 20: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
-November 22: TEKKEN Hybrid Limited Edition
-November 22: The King of Fighters XIII
It's a big day today as FPS fans get their hands on Battlefield 3 and has started fragging each other as of last night. My friend just told me he beat campaign, but it's longer than most FPS games' campaigns (I won't spoil anything, even the duration).
Source: Youtube Channel Battlefield
The Cursed Crusade (Released Today)
Published by Atlus, The Cursed Crusade provides a unique co-op hack-n-slash Action game with over 90 combos, dozens of weapons, and a lot of chaos. Right now, the game is getting killed by the critics. Not to mention that it released on the same day as Battlefield 3 with little to no advertising at all (not even on the front scroller on Steam). Oh well, I am very interested in this game and will eventually check it out.
Some games to look out for in the next month:
-October 31: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
-October 31: Lord of the Rings: War in the North
-November 1: Sonic Generations
-November 1: GoldenEye 007: Reloaded
-November 8: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
-November 11: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
-November 15: Assassin's Creed Revelations
-November 20: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
-November 22: TEKKEN Hybrid Limited Edition
-November 22: The King of Fighters XIII
Monday, October 24, 2011
GameLight - Wizardry Online
Official Site: http://www.gamepot.co.jp/wiz_en/
Source: Youtube Channel Gamehelper
Does the video remind you of any other game? It seems the graphics style is highly influenced off of From Software's "Demon's Souls". Wizardry is a series with a history longer than most games as it first started as a Table-Top, pen-and-paper RPG like Dungeons and Dragons. It was first conceived as a computer RPG in 1981 and has since influenced the videogame RPGs that we play today. Wizardry has been known for its complicated gameplay, intricate skill and stats building and unforgiving nature of perma-death (like in the old pen-and-paper RPG days). From 1981 to the latest Wizardry Game on the PS3 (only available in Japan), the game has been a turn-based game with the players facing the enemies in a first person view, much like Dragon Quest. The big change in Wizardry Online is that it will be a MMORPG played in a 3rd-Person Action Hack-n-Slash gameplay. So it kinda looks like Demon's Souls, but will play more closely to games like Divinity 2 and Hellgate London. In the original games, it was very possible to have all 6 of your party members to suddenly die from a trap, a monster, or doing something really dumb like teleporting the whole party into the wall. Those characters are gone, and you'll have to start over with new characters. It's very much the same in this game. If you die, you have one chance to revive or you lose your character forever.
Source: Youtube Channel poponta001
I am very interested in this game and it has recently launched in Japan. It is being brought to EU and North America in 2012 by publisher GamePot. I'm not sure how I feel about the Permadeath idea for an MMO since we would pour dozens, if not hundreds, of hours into the game. It will be a crushing experience to lose a character you've worked so hard on. Still, I'll keep an eye out for this game and definitely give it a try when it comes out.
Source: Youtube Channel Gamehelper
Does the video remind you of any other game? It seems the graphics style is highly influenced off of From Software's "Demon's Souls". Wizardry is a series with a history longer than most games as it first started as a Table-Top, pen-and-paper RPG like Dungeons and Dragons. It was first conceived as a computer RPG in 1981 and has since influenced the videogame RPGs that we play today. Wizardry has been known for its complicated gameplay, intricate skill and stats building and unforgiving nature of perma-death (like in the old pen-and-paper RPG days). From 1981 to the latest Wizardry Game on the PS3 (only available in Japan), the game has been a turn-based game with the players facing the enemies in a first person view, much like Dragon Quest. The big change in Wizardry Online is that it will be a MMORPG played in a 3rd-Person Action Hack-n-Slash gameplay. So it kinda looks like Demon's Souls, but will play more closely to games like Divinity 2 and Hellgate London. In the original games, it was very possible to have all 6 of your party members to suddenly die from a trap, a monster, or doing something really dumb like teleporting the whole party into the wall. Those characters are gone, and you'll have to start over with new characters. It's very much the same in this game. If you die, you have one chance to revive or you lose your character forever.
Source: Youtube Channel poponta001
I am very interested in this game and it has recently launched in Japan. It is being brought to EU and North America in 2012 by publisher GamePot. I'm not sure how I feel about the Permadeath idea for an MMO since we would pour dozens, if not hundreds, of hours into the game. It will be a crushing experience to lose a character you've worked so hard on. Still, I'll keep an eye out for this game and definitely give it a try when it comes out.
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