Friday, 30 August 2013
Meet Nintendo 2DS
*Update*
The system will be released here in Australia for a RRP of $149.95 on October 12th
No word on a local release yet.
Thursday, 29 August 2013
GUARDIANS OF MIDDLE-EARTH LAUNCHES FOR PC
Sydney, Australia – August 30, 2013 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the launch of Guardians of Middle-earth for Windows PC, a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Monolith Productions and brought to PC by Zombie Studios, available today through Steam and other digital retailers.
Guardians of Middle-earth for Windows PC allows gamers to team up and battle as powerful and iconic heroes from Middle-earth. Gamers will have access to 36 original Guardians, earnable through gameplay and in-game currency, to take into 10 player competitive and five player cooperative multiplayer battle arenas. Players also have access to three modes, including the Survival gameplay mode previously introduced as downloadable content (DLC), and six maps including The Shire, Goblin-town and Mirkwood. Exclusive to the PC version of the game, there are 36 alternate Guardian skins available for purchase through the Steam store. Offering a true MOBA experience, Guardians of Middle-earth for PC supports full Steamworks integration, Steam Trading Cards, Big Picture full controller compatibility and Raptr integration for live streaming matches.
Be sure to check out my review of the game here
In Guardians of Middle-earth for PC, player versus player (PvP) matches range from 15 to 30 minutes and gamers can decide to play against friends, other live opponents or artificial intelligence combatants in PvP, Co-Op vs. AI, Survival or Training modes. Gamers will have access to a detailed online system to track friends’ victories and defeats any time through integrated stats and leaderboard systems, to connect with other players via in-game voice communication and more.
Players who have previously purchased* Guardians of Middle-earth for PlayStation®Network** or on the Xbox Live online entertainment network for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft will be eligible to receive a PC download key for the base game. For more information on the redemption process, visit http://www.guardiansofmiddleearth.com/vip/.
Guardians of Middle-earth for Windows PC is rated M and is available worldwide today. The base game includes playable, immediately unlocked Guardians Gandalf, Galadriel, Thráin, Gollum, Hildifons and Legolas and their alternate skins for US$19.99. Guardians of Middle-earth for PC is available at multiple purchase levels, for complete details visit http://www.guardiansofmiddleearth.com/buy.
For more information about Guardians of Middle-earth for PC, please visitwww.guardiansofmiddleearth.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Guardiansofmiddleearth or on Twitter @GuardiansMe
Nokia & NatGeo team up for a Lumia 1020 Photo Showcase
Nokia have teamed up with National Geographic to showcase just how impressive the photos taken with the Lumia 1020 can be. Check out some of the shots below (make sure you click to see it full screen) And check out more here
Disney Infinity brings 5 new Toy Boxes to download and play
Players can download the new Toy Boxes by selecting "Toy Box" from the Disney Infinity Main Menu and then select "Toy Box Share" and "Disney's Toy Boxes." Once there they will see a list of all the featured Toy Boxes and can choose one to download. Check them out in the videos below.
Cave of Wonders Race
Super Sidescroll
ESPN Speedway
Hot Lava
Wrestling Arena
Wargaming's Unified Premium Account Goes Live
August 29, 2013 — Wargaming, the leading free-to-play developer and publisher, today announced the official launch of the Unified Premium Account, marking an important phase in connecting the company’s current and future titles.
“From the start we’ve been dedicated to offering our players not only AAA gaming experiences, but also unparalleled value and convenience,” said Andrei Yarantsau, VP of Global Operations at Wargaming. “The launch of the Unified Premium Account is our commitment to those ideals, and we’re confident that players will find it a major element of their Wargaming experiences now and into the future.”
Now live in World of Tanks and World of Warplanes, the new service spares players from paying for premium status in every project, spreading its benefits across other company's titles and providing players with an increased experience and credit accrual rate in-game.
Guardians of Middle Earth PC Review - Maxi Geek Review
Guardians of Middle Earth is a MOBA, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, think PvP only. Other games that have come before this include the super popular League of Legends, and while you may not want to think another game can compete against the behemoth that is LoL Guardians has the potential to thrive on PC.
Guardians of Middle Earth started its life as a console game, and while it saw success there, MOBA's are better suited for the PC realm. It's here where GoME shines over its console counterpart. The over controls are much more responsive, and the game feels at home with them. Moving you character around happens just like it does on any RTS game, and moving the camera around to survey the battle is as simple as moving your mouse to the edge and watching the map scroll.
Each battle takes place on a map with 5v5, should you be short a player or two, Bots will fill in. Before the battle commences you can select your character and assign attributes depending on your play style. Each character has a base skill level in areas such as Basic Damage, Survivability and more. Choosing Gandalf does not mean you can cast super powerful spells as soon as the first match begins, but it does allow you to attack foes without having to step right next to them.
The biggest problem with the PC version of the game is that as its a port of the Console version, there does not appear to be a huge amount of changes, and while that's to be expected with a port of a game, that is the same as saying coke made a super hot version for Alaska, to warm people up and now they are going to sell it in the desert without making a change, it works but not as well.
Restricting players abilities by throwing cool-downs on attacks, rather than a mana limit means that if you get a good rhythm going, you can just hit the buttons in order to attack. So there is a level of knowledge you need to have, for your attacks to work, but outside of that its basically a button masher.
As far as ports go, this is pretty standard. With no new features to be seen, it makes you wonder why the game took as long as it did. The main drawback with this version of the game is it will be seen to compete against LoL and other MOBA's and thats where people will loose hope. The game is not a competitor to LoL or some of the others, but a game in its own right, and should you take the time to learn the game and avoid the comparisons you will find a great gem that you can sink hours into.
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Nintendo Unveils 2DS and a slew of release dates for upcoming titles
29th August - Nintendo today introduces a new member to the Nintendo 3DS family - Nintendo 2DS*, which will arrive in Australia and New Zealand on 12th October 2013 with a SRP of AU $149.95/NZ $179.95**. Offering you additional variety and value in your handheld gaming options, the Nintendo 2DS is a streamlined version of the Nintendo 3DS that will play games available for Nintendo 3DS, as well as Nintendo DS in 2D.
The Nintendo 2DS retains many of the same hardware features as the Nintendo 3DS including the same Nintendo 3DS gameplay controls, backwards compatibility with the vast existing library of Nintendo DS games, as well as wireless connectivity features such as access to Nintendo eShop as well as StreetPass and SpotPass functionality. However the console takes on a new distinctive fixed, slate-form design, and will play all packaged and download Nintendo 3DS games in 2D. The new console is designed as an entry point into, or a new way to enjoy the Nintendo handheld experience and will be available at launch in two colour combinations, White + Red and Black + Blue, with a Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case (in either Red or Blue) that can be purchased separately.
The end of year games line-up for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is going to feature a vast array of games coming exclusively to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS this year, ensuring all can enjoy a choice of some of the best known and most loved franchises Nintendo has to offer. From Pokémon to Donkey Kong, Mario to Zelda, Nintendo will be offering unforgettable gameplay experiences in the months ahead.
Take a look ahead at some of the games and hardware bundles coming soon from Nintendo and third party publishers for Wii U & Nintendo 3DS.
Wii U Software | Publisher | Release date (2013) |
Rayman Legends | Ubisoft | 29th Aug |
Just Dance 2014 | Ubisoft | 1st Oct |
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD | Nintendo | 5th Oct |
Sonic Lost World™ Deadly Six Edition (Limited Quantity) | Nintendo | 19th Oct |
Skylanders SWAP Force | Activision | 16th Oct |
Batman: Arkham Origins | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | 25th Oct |
Wii Party U + Wii Remote Plus (White) (Limited Quantity) | Nintendo | 26th Oct |
Wii Party U + Wii Remote Plus (Black) (Limited Quantity) | Nintendo | 26th Oct |
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag | Ubisoft | 31st Oct |
Call of Duty: Ghosts | Activision | 5th Nov |
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes™ | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | 13th Nov |
Watch_Dogs | Ubisoft | 21st Nov |
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | Nintendo | Nov |
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Nintendo | Dec |
SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD | Nintendo | Nov |
Wii Fit U | Nintendo | 2013 |
Nintendo 3DS Hardware / Accessories | Publisher | Release date (2013) |
Nintendo 2DS (White + Red) | Nintendo | 12th Oct |
Nintendo 2DS (Black + Blue) | Nintendo | 12th Oct |
Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case (Red) | Nintendo | 12th Oct |
Nintendo 2DS Carrying Case (Blue) | Nintendo | 12th Oct |
Nintendo 3DS Software | Publisher | Release date 2013 |
Etrian Odyssey™ IV: Legends of the Titan | ATLUS | 30th Aug |
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers | ATLUS | 20th Sept |
Harvest Moon: A New Beginning | MAQL Europe | Sept |
Moshi Monsters Katsuma Unleashed | Activision | 16th Oct |
Pokémon X | Nintendo | 12th Oct |
Pokémon Y | Nintendo | 12th Oct |
Sonic Lost World | Nintendo | 19th Oct |
Skylanders SWAP Force | Activision | 16th Oct |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Activision | 23th Oct |
BEYBLADE™: Evolution | Rising Star Games | 24th Oct |
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | 25th Oct |
Angry Birds Star Wars | Activision | 30th Oct |
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy | Nintendo | 9th Nov |
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes™ | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | 13th Nov |
Mario Party: Island Tour | Nintendo | Nov |
Ben 10 Omniverse™ 2 | NAMCO BANDAI | Nov |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds | Nintendo | Nov |
LEGO Friends | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | Q4 |
Bravely Default | Nintendo | End of 2013 |
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