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No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise Hands-On Preview: Travis Touchdown Leaves the Wii Behind… Almost
Who among us can say that they never dreamed of wielding a laser sword? Don’t worry, your midnight fantasies of being a Jedi-like assassin may just come true if you happen to own a PS3. Travis Touchdown is back with his attitude, beam katana, and desperate need to be number one. That’s right, children: the demo for No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise is up on the PSN, and here’s a bit of what you can expect from this HD remake of the quirky one-time Wii exclusive. (more…)
Posted in Previews, PS3
Tagged No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Beta Impressions: I Miss Being Among Thieves
The beta for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception has come and gone, with a slew of new features, weapons, maps, and characters. The concept of multiplayer in the Uncharted series started in 2009 with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and it’s clear that Naughty Dog has come a long way since then. But has all of their experience and hard work resulted in an improvement? Or is this series going to end up as another name on a long list of generic shooters? (more…)
Posted in Previews, PS3, Top Story
Tagged Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Catherine Hands-On Preview: Move Over, Freddy – There’s A New Nightmare in Town
Japanese company Atlus is no stranger to both developing and publishing unusual games – they are, after all, the creators of the Persona series. Their latest game, Catherine, has been dubbed an infidelity simulator, and fits right into their niche of the weird and wonderful. Even after everything we’ve written about Catherine, I still wasn’t sure what to expect from the demo. I tried not to have high expectations, but even as elevated as they were, I was definitely not disappointed with what the demo had to offer. (more…)
Sonic Generations Hands-On Preview: The Last 20 Years Has Been a Loop-the-Loop
Sega has officially decided that Sonic’s 20th anniversary needs a little commemoration, and what better way to celebrate than introduce Sonic Generations, a 2D/3D variable game honoring the hedgehog’s past and recent achievements? That was the intention, anyway. The initial trailer for this game has once again involved many gamers in “The Sonic Cycle,” the ailment that falls over classic fans of the Genesis series, causing initial excitement followed by disappointing suicide threats. It seems that 2011 is no different from any other year with a Sonic release, because The Sonic Cycle is at an all-time high if the finished product is anything like the demo (though a disclaimer states that it may not be). (more…)
Posted in Previews, PS3, Top Story, Xbox 360
Tagged Sonic Generations
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Hands-On Preview: A Biblical Tale You Want to Play
Published and developed by Ignition Entertainment, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is an action game inspired by the apocryphal Book of Enoch. The player – as Enoch – tries to prevent the fallen angels from bringing the flood. A biblical tale may not sound like an exciting premise for a video game, but if you add in gameplay like Devil May Cry, the art style of Okami, and a modern-day take on the characters (Lucifel contacts God on a cell phone, and Enoch’s only wearing a pair of designer jeans under his armor), you’ve got a recipe for the sleeper hit of the summer. (more…)
Posted in Previews, PS3, Xbox 360
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Dungeon Siege III Hands-On Preview: Swords, Sorcery… and Star Wars?
The PC gaming world last saw an entry in the Dungeon Siege series back in 2005 when Dungeon Siege II was released. Since then, the rights to the franchise have bounced from publisher to publisher, finally landing on Square Enix’s doorstep. The Japanese megapublisher enlisted Obsidian Entertainment to developer Dungeon Siege III and made their mission for the game very clear: to introduce the series to a console audience while crafting an awesome action RPG experience. (more…)
Posted in PC, Previews, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Dungeon Siege III
Gears of War 3 Beta Impressions: New Features, Classic Chainsaws
Gears of War fans were naturally upset when the upcoming final chapter of Marcus Fenix’s trilogy was delayed for marketing purposes, but that anger quickly turned into excitement when Epic announced that it would run a public multiplayer beta. While Epic is using the beta to gather valuable technical data to tweak and refine the game, players are just happy for an advanced opportunity to chainsaw their buddies into bloody giblets. (more…)
Posted in Previews, Top Story, Xbox 360
Tagged Gears of War 3
Interview: Zipper’s Kevin Schmitt Talks SOCOM 4 Multiplayer
At PAX East 2011, Senior Editor Nicole Kline and I got to have a lengthy chat with Kevin Schmitt, Lead Multiplayer Designer for SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy Seals. We got to talk extensively about the multiplayer, from game modes to progression paths, and how the buddy system plays a large role in the game. We also got some interesting insights from Schmitt, including what it’s like to be a lead designer on his first game at Zipper and the challenges and benefits of dealing with a long established fan base, whom he affectionately refers to as free labor. Playing the game got me really excited for its release and talking with Schmitt only compounded it. Hit the jump for the full interview on one of the most anticipated games of April. (more…)
Posted in Features, Interviews, Previews, PS3
Tagged PAX East 2011, SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALs