Crytek Finally Releases Warface in North America

On October 21, 2013 By AnjelIn Game Videos, Games, Games, News, Online, PC, VideosLeave a comment

Crytek has announced that their newest Free to play FPS game, Warface, has been released in North America, Europe and Turkey today. Utilizing their own browser based “GFACE” Players can sign up and play for free by visiting www.warface.com. The game features a wealth of cooperative and competitive game modes, four distinct soldier classes, and a special emphasis on working as a team. Take a look at the newest trailer below as well as some screens from the game.

If you are interested in trying out Warface, head over to their website www.warface.com

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

Valve Shows of the Steam Controller in Action

On October 11, 2013 By AnjelIn Game Videos, Games, Games, News, Online, PC, PC, Steam, Tech, VideosLeave a comment

Today Valve has released a video of the Steam Controller in action. In the following video you can see the controller being used for Portal 2, Civilization 5, Counterstrike Global Offensive, and Finally in Papers Please; an Indie title. They are showing off how versatile the controller is across a wide range of games, some of which you wouldn’t normally think to use a controller for. Take a look below.

The Steam Controllers will be heading out to 300 lucky beta testers later this year, take a look at what they get to play with.

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

Cosmic Star Heroine is a Old School style RPG and it looks great

On October 7, 2013 By AnjelIn Games, Games, News, PC, PlayStation 4, VITALeave a comment

Cosmic Star Heroine Cover Art – by Bill Stiernberg

From the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World, Zeboyd Games, comes an RPG inspired by such great works as Chrono Trigger, Phantasy Star & Suikoden. Cosmic Star Heroine is a Turn Based, Japanese style RPG, being created for PC/Mac/PS4/Vita. Currently in Kickstarter, and closing on their goal, Cosmic Star Heroine is a game that deserves your attention.

Currently they have 23 days left to go, and I urge you, if this is your kind of game, head over to their Kickstarter and help them cross the goal and get this great game made.

Cosmic Star Heroine on Kickstarter

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

Valve Announces the Steam Controller

On September 27, 2013 By AnjelIn Games, Games, News, Online, PC, PC, Steam, Tech, TechLeave a comment

So today Valve finished off their Trilogy of announcements with the Steam Controller, a new Input device they have spent the last year working on.

They have designed it to be used with all current and future steam games, and in place of thumb stick they have added two, high resolution haptic trackpads, which are also click-able. This is definitely an interesting way of designing a controller, one in which Valve believes every game can be played on, even games like RTS games. They have essentially “tricked” the games into thinking you are playing with a mouse and keyboard and thus allows you to play any game on steam with this controller. They added a Diagram showing how this should work in Portal 2.

As you can see from the Diagram above, the middle area of the controller is also a touchscreen, which is also click-able, not unlike the PS4 controller.

Valve is also claiming that they have designed the controller to be “hackable” and are interested in how the community will utilize this controller. They plan to release tools out to the public to allow this to happen at an unspecified later date. This controller will be part of the same Beta as the Steam Machine, in allowing the public to voice opinions and help mold where it goes, from software, all the way to design.

No word on when these will ship out to beta testers. For more information on the Steam Controller, and to see about getting into the beta, you can go here; Steam.

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

The Original Zelda: the Windwaker compared side by side with the new Zelda: the Windwaker HD.

On September 19, 2013 By AnjelIn eShop, Game Videos, Games, Games, News, Videos, Wii ULeave a comment

So the new VERY pretty version of The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker HD comes out in the Nintendo e-Shop tomorrow for the Wii U, and is hitting stores on Oct 4. So we thought we would show you this video showcasing just how BIG of an increase this new one is in graphical fidelity over the original. The Video may be in Japanese, but we can look and see just how far from the original this new remake is. I don’t know about you guys, but I know what I will be playing once this is released.

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

Deep Down, The new PS4 Exclusive from Capcom, gets a new video, and I STILL have no clue what is going on.

On September 19, 2013 By AnjelIn Game Videos, Games, Games, News, PlayStation 4, VideosLeave a comment

Announced at E3, Deep Down is the new PS4 Exclusive Title coming from Capcom. Not a whole lot is known yet about this game, but they did release this trailer at TGS. Take a look and maybe you guys can figure out what is going on.

Deep Down is coming exclusively for the PS4, no word on a release date yet.

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

First Microsoft Xbox One Ad revealed, featuring…….Football?

On September 6, 2013 By AnjelIn Entertainment, Game Videos, Games, Games, News, TV, Videos, Xbox OneLeave a comment

So here we have it folks, our very first North American TV ad for the Xbox One. It shows American Football, Skype, and Kinect, and no gameplay footage. In fact it doesn’t even mention that can even PLAY games. I worry about the kind of message that Microsoft is sending by airing these on TV. I Understand that Football is huge in the U.S.A, but as a gamer, this doesn’t make me want to buy an Xbox One, not even in the slightest. What do you guys think?

Nintendo 2DS hands on Impressions and Video

On September 5, 2013 By AnjelIn 2DS, 3DS, Game Videos, Games, Games, News, VideosLeave a comment

So during PAX (Penny Arcade Expo) this past weekend in Seattle, we were able to go hands on with the new Nintendo 2DS system. So I thought I would write some quick impressions from my hands on time with it.

It is much lighter in the hand then I thought it would be, it appears to be quite heavy, but that is not the case at all, it is definitely lighter then both of its 3DS brothers.
It feels a lot like the original Gameboy advance. It’s sturdy, has a similar feel to the plastic, and feels solid, like you could easily give this to a child and not stress about it.
It is much nicer looking in person then I thought it would be. I actually really liked the hand feel when I was holding it and playing games on it. Because you are holding more of it in your hands, I could see this being easier to play over long periods of time then the 3DS Twins, as there is nothing weighing it down awkwardly on one side like you get when you have the 3DS open.
The screens are the same size as the regular 3DS, just not with the 3D. They seem to be the same nice screens that you expect.
You can still take 3D video/pictures and send them to your friends with a 3DS. They just can’t be displayed on the 2DS.
They have added a lock screen toggle switch in the bottom right corner, as well as the WiFi switch has been removed and is now a software toggle.
The new Home button looks really nice, I hope that it comes over to the 3DS in the future.
I managed to fit it in my back pocket. I think trying to get it in a front jeans pocket would be pretty difficult, but it did fit fine in my back jeans pocket. Just remember to remove it before sitting down.

So there you have it, those are my initial impressions of the new Nintendo 2DS. I must say I was a LOT more impressed with it once I was able to hold it, and see it in the flesh. This is a device for small kids, and to that end I think Nintendo nailed it.

Take a look at our video below where we show you the 2DS from all the angles. If you have any other questions about the 2DS, feel free to ask away.

By Dayne “Anjel” Cody
@DayneCody

New Destiny video, will give you goosebumps!

On August 22, 2013 By AnjelIn Game Videos, Games, Games, News, Online, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Videos, Xbox 360, Xbox OneLeave a comment

From Bungie, the creators of Halo, comes Destiny. If this video is anything to go from, Good God I want in! Seriously, I have been following this game since they announced it, and seeing how much love and passion they are putting into this game, and just how incredible it looks… I may just got preorder it right now for the PS4. I honestly got goosebumps watching this video and thinking “Holy Crap, the Next generation can’t get here soon enough”. Seriously, take a look at this video, and prepare to get EXCITED!