Well a lot of people have been waiting for this since it was announced almost a year ago. Us lucky Canadians have had a chance to play the beta and let me say I'm impressed and found some neat stuff.
During my recent time with the 1 vs 100 beta I found a couple of cool features and here are some notes on it
Achievements are for sure in the game, whether they will be worth anything is to be determined
There are two game modes, the main mode where there is a live host and prizes are given out, I did not get there in time to try it but I played the other mode, extended play which is a shorter faster paced mode without a host or prizes to let players practice and rack up score
There are privacy options so if you have children playing your/their avatar won't be shown as well the host won't be allowed to mention the gamertag
There are advertisements however they aren't very intrusive and mostly were just Xbox ads
I got disconnected during my play time and was returned to the xbox primetime menu, which in its current state doesn't work so a possible dashboard update is coming soon?
Here are some screenshots (sorry for the quality, cell phone camera), If this gets popular enough I will do a full fledged preview.
So far there have been a hand full of rumors about the COD7 title so here is the sure thing, Treyarch will be making the game and you know that means we are all going back to WW II or some have even said it might be Vietnam but do we really want to go back again?
CVG is reporting: According to a Treyarch designer's online CV, Call Of Duty 7 is already being worked on. Ta-da!
The profile is that of a Senior Animator at Treyarch, which reveals (even though it probably shouldn't): "I am currently on my second title as a senior animator in the games industry with Activision / Treyarch on Call Of Duty 7."
Not really a massive shocker that and we hope no one gets into trouble over it. Begs the question though, how much don't you want Call Of Duty 7 to be set in World War II? Or for it to feature dogs?
There is something to be said about the appeal of a wild west style game and its starting to sound like any thing you could ask for in a western shoot em up will all be found right here in Red Dead Redemption, if this game can produce the goods that are being talked about then i cant see any thing but good sells in its future.
IGN reports: For the main storyline, making choices like determining whether characters live or die will be minimal. To quote Houser, "There'll be tiny, tiny amounts of that for the main story. For the side activities you've got complete choice over that."
These primary missions will be fairly lengthy, so much so that Rockstar is implementing restart checkpoints in some so that if you should fail, you don't have to repeat the entire challenge over again. "Some of them have long rides in them, and we've tried to make them as fun and as interesting as we could manage, but you may not wish to repeat it so you won't have to. I think in terms of missions there's slightly less than in a GTA game but they're longer in length."
Outside of the main missions, it sounds like there'll be quite a few diversions for players looking to experience something a little different. "I think some of the fun you can have playing these games is wandering around, exploring and seeing what's there. It's a different palette available for people in a game set in the early years of the 20th Century in the countryside than in a game set in a contemporary city or in a school or wherever else, but I think there's definitely a lot of rewards for [exploring]."
Take, for example, the hunting system, which the game tracks and scores. "I think there's 40 animals you can hunt, various levels of them, which I think has got to be a very large number for a non-hunting game." So what do you get for taking down animals in the wilderness? "More money and then you get an outfit once you've killed everything. You get various rewards to your appearance once you reach the various tiers of achieving the various sets of things you can do one of which is hunting."
The lasso carried around by the game's playable character, John Marston, ties into part of this system. "You actually spend some portion of the early game lassoing cattle and wild horses that you can tame. Obviously you can use it on people, so you can hog tie people and throw them on the back of your horse. Supposing I've done a side job as a bounty hunter and you're the guy I'm being set after and I see you and as you run off I can send the lasso over you, hog tie you, and throw you on the back of the horse and ride you into town." Houser mentioned if you snag a wild horse and don't manipulate the lasso properly, you can wind up getting dragged behind the animal as it runs away.
If you were to blow off all kinds of structured activities, draw your guns and start shooting, the world of Red Dead Redemption reacts. "[Non-Player Characters] will call out a posse to come and hunt you down. It works in a slightly different way, but [it's] broadly analogous with a wanted system. You need that to make the world feel like it's responding to the most basic act you can do in these games [which is running] around randomly shooting people, the world responds to that completely. Your level of fame goes up as does your wanted level. Pedestrians are like 'Stay away from him, he's a bad guy,' and they're going to send out people to get you…It will take longer to [NPCs] to lose their dislike and distrust of you…I can't be more precise because that's something we are still tuning."
This game has been set for mutiplayer as well and it all looks real promising so check out this link for the full 4 page report.
Published by Atari Inc Ghostbusters will launch on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows® PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ but only in North America on June 16th 2009 and in NTSC format.
It's a sad day when All regions are not offered the same content and today is that day for all PAL Users Worldwide.. Shame Atari, Shame!
In an exclusive deal for Europe and the PAL regions, the PLAYSTATION®3 system and PlayStation®2 system versions will launch on June 19th 2009 published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The launch coincides with the 25th anniversary of the original film's theatrical release and the launch of the Blu-RayTM of the classic first movie, benefiting from a worldwide launch and licensing campaign by Sony Pictures Consumer Products.
wtf, PS2.. hahahah. Sony are still clutching at straws and bringing Atari into the fight eh.. Feel sad for all those PAL users.. :( I know of a heap of guys and girls out there in PAL land waiting to see if this title is region free. If its region free ill be sure to let you all know, but you can bet your ass it will be locked down.
Only time will tell...
Got something to say PAL users.. Get involved in our xbox 360 forum discussion for Ghostbusters below..
UFC 2009 Undisputed is on it's way to 360 this month (may) in all regions. For more detailed information on UFC 2009 read on or visit the 360-HQ games database via the links.
UFC 2009 Undisputed is an explosive fighting game detailing the action, intensity and attitude of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world, players will push the envelope with a powerful new game engine and put their best fighting disciplines to the test in the world famous Octagon. Take your best shot – UFC 2009 Undisputed is as real as it gets!
UFC 2009 Undisputed Release Dates
USA/Canada - 19th May, 2009
Europe - 22nd May, 2009
Australia - 21st May, 2009
For more detailed information including screenshots, videos and news be sure to check out the 360-HQ games database for all your gaming needs.. Links below :)
Social Distortion rocks a three pack on to the Rock Band music store. Steely Dan, Disturbed, Elvis Costello and The Replacements also adding tracks.
Three tracks from American punk rockers Social Distortion will be added to the Rock Band® Music Store of downloadable content next week for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ system. Also coming in next week’s lineup is music from Steely Dan, Disturbed, Elvis Costello and The Replacements.
Social Distortion is recognized as one of the biggest names in American punk rock with six full-length studio albums to date and considerable commercial success. The “Social Distortion Pack 01” will feature “Ring of Fire” and “Story of My Life,” both from the band’s 1990 self-titled third album, and “Bad Luck” from the band’s fourth album Between Heaven and Hell (1992). Social Distortion made its Rock Band debut with “I Was Wrong” featured on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack.
The jazz-infused rock sound of Steely Dan makes its first Rock Band Music Store appearance with “Black Friday” from 1975’s Katy Lied and “My Old School” from 1973’s Countdown to Ecstasy. Steely Dan’s notoriously difficult “Bodhisattva” is featured on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack.
Next week’s content update will also give fans access to two tracks from Chicago-based metal outfit Disturbed including “Stricken” from Ten Thousand Fists (2005) and “Stupify” from The Sickness (2000). The band is no stranger to the Rock Band music library with three tracks released to the music store in June 2008 and the band’s single “Down with the Sickness” featured on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack.
Elvis Costello, who made his debut on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack with “Pump It Up,” adds the hit “Radio Radio” to the Rock Band catalogue next week. The track was originally featured onThis Year’s Model (1978). The Replacements round out this week’s update with their track “Kids Don’t Follow” from 1982’s Stink. The Replacements made its Rock Band debut with “Alex Chilton” on the Rock Band 2 soundtrack.
Tracks:
Social Distortion “Bad Luck”
Social Distortion “Ring of Fire”
Social Distortion “Story of My Life”
Steely Dan “Black Friday”
Steely Dan “My Old School”
Disturbed “Stricken”
Disturbed “Stupify”
Elvis Costello “Radio Radio”
The Replacements “Kids Don’t Follow”
(All tracks are original master recordings)
The Social Distortion tracks will be available for purchase as part of the “Social Distortion Pack 01” or as individual tracks for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system. These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks only for Wii.
Locations:
- Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360
- PlayStation®Network
- In-game Rock Band 2 Music Store for Wii
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