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Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 6
It’s Friday, and it’s time for Warp Zoned Podcast Episode VI: The Queen of Blades! In this special edition of our podcast, Mike Gutierrez, Nicole Kline, and Ryan Littlefield record straight from their hotel room at PAX East once the show has ended. They’ll talk about the games they saw, the games they played, their favorite games, and – well – GAMES!! They’ll also talk about the awesomeness that is the Penny Arcade Expo, as well as what they love about Dungeons and Dragons and how it feels to buy new dice. Oh, and yes, they are STILL playing Pokemon. Do you even have to ask?
And be sure to check back in two weeks for Episode 7!
Posted in Podcast, Top Story
Tagged PAX East 2011
Preview Pack: Capcom’s Okamiden, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, Super Street Fighter IV 3D
Many fans at PAX East were disappointed to find that the Chibiterasu special edition plushies sold out the first day. But what they weren’t disappointed about was the fact that Capcom’s 3DS lines were far shorter than those across the show floor at Nintendo. Mike Gutierrez and Nicole Kline got to check out Okamiden, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, and Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition. (more…)
Posted in 3DS, DS, Previews
Tagged Okamiden, PAX East 2011, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, Street Fighter IV
Interview: Augmenting Deus Ex: Human Revolution With Game Director Jean-Francois Dugas
One of the more high profile developers we got to interview at PAX East 2011 was Jean-Francois Dugas, Game Director on Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Eidos Montreal hopes the upcoming sequel will establish the franchise as a dominant force in gaming, but it’s been a long journey for Dugas and his team in their attempt to accomplish that. Throughout the interview we talk about the challenges of reviving an older franchise, their unique relationship with their Japanese publisher, Warren Spector’s feedback, and influences from movies to anime to Metal Gear to… Professor Layton? (more…)
Posted in Features, Interviews, PC, Previews, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Deus Ex: Human Revolution, PAX East 2011
Deus Ex: Human Revolution inspired by Blade Runner, RoboCop and… Professor Layton?
Eidos Montreal set up shop at this weekend’s PAX East show to talk about their upcoming game Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The prequel to the Warren Spector-created series will be released for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on August 23.
We had an opportunity to sit down with Game Director Jean-Francois Dugas at the show. During the interview we talked about the challenges of reviving an older franchise, their unique relationship with Square Enix, Warren Spector’s feedback, and what influenced the team during the development of the game:
Dugas: [W]e look at everything around. Of course, we looked at Blade Runner, we went back even to RoboCop. We even watched Johnny Mnemonic again.
Warp Zoned: Ohhh no!
Dugas: Haha, yeah, but there are good ideas in that, even though it’s not a great movie, so you really need to have an open mind. And even the not so good stuff might be interesting anyway. We also went into Japanese anime like Ghost in the Shell, but also things like Solty Rei. I don’t know if you heard of that, it’s more obscure.
We also went into books about transhumanism, real stuff that’s non-fiction. Watched a lot of documentaries about a lot of things. So our sources of inspiration weren’t necessarily sci-fi driven, they were about everything that relates to our game. Like anticipation of the future, transhumanism, how to create good cyber punk setting, it was all over the place.
Even Professor Layton inspires me! (laughing) I love that game!
You can read our full interview with Jean-Francois Dugas right here.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Deus Ex: Human Revolution, PAX East 2011
Warp Zoned at PAX East 2011
The Warp Zoned team (Senior Editor Nicole Kline, News Editor Mike Gutierrez, Podcast Producer Ryan Littlefield and Contributor Brianne Galli) have arrived at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo East. The 2011 edition of the gaming festival is being held at the Boston Convention Center today, tomorrow and Sunday.
The sold-out show includes demonstrations and hands-on playtime for many gamer’s most anticipated titles including BioShock Infinite, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon and more. The second annual PAX East Omegathon will also pit 20 lucky expo-goers against each other in brutal battles of Katamari, Jenga and Operation.
Keep your browsers tuned to our PAX East 2011 page to keep up with the latest news, previews and all the shenanigans of Nicole, Mike, Ryan and Bri.
Posted in News
Tagged PAX East 2011
Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 5
It’s that time again! Time for Warp Zoned’s bi-weekly podcast, Episode V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. Mike Gutierrez, Nicole Kline, and Ryan Littlefield are joined by West Coast Editor Adam Woolcott for a lively discussion. They discuss what they’re playing, focusing on Killzone 3 and Radiant Historia, as well as the continued discussion of – what else? – Pokemon! They also talk about what’s coming out over the next few weeks, and encourage you to read their article about what they’re excited about. There’s ranting, there’s raving, and even some celebrating on the fifth episode of the Warp Zoned podcast.
And be sure to check back in two weeks for Episode 6!
Posted in Podcast, Top Story
Tagged Killzone 3, Radiant Historia
The Next Level: The Games of March 2011
Ah, March. You’re coming in like a lion, all right… but you’re going out like one, too. Not only are there a ton of awesome games coming out, but there’s also the highly anticipated arrival of Nintendo’s new handheld hardware, the 3DS. More than a few franchises are getting new chapters this month, too. The Warp Zoned staff got together to share what games and tech they’re most looking forward to in March. (more…)
Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 4
They’re back! Mike Gutierriez, Nicole Kline, and Ryan Littlefield return for another podcast. In Episode IV: A New Hope, they go into detail about what games they’re playing, one of which happens to be the same game. You’ll also get to hear all about their awesome trip to New York City, where they visited both Nintendo World (and played a lot of Pokemon there) and the Sony Style Store. They also discuss the recent cuts at Activision, the downfall of those games with plastic instruments, and how it’s never good for anyone to lose their job. They wrap it up with upcoming new releases, and point out that these aren’t the droids you’re looking for.
And be sure to check back in two weeks for Episode 5!