Mass Effect, the great single player franchise has just been thrown a curveball. I’m assuming through the nudge of EA. Let’s just say that when I heard that multiplayer was coming to the Mass Effect franchise, I was far from pleased.
I expected them to make a basic multiplayer versus playlist like all other games. Then I read that the multiplayer was in fact cooperative missions. So then I went on to think that they’re just taking what Epic Games and others have done and just implemented it into the game.
Not so.
Though not a lot of details have been announced on how this multiplayer will actually affect the single player campaign, it is known that it does help boost Shepards’ “Galactic Readiness” which consists of gathering people, resources, weapons, armies and fleets through a variety of platforms and interfaces.
Resident Evil 6 is now officially announced via Capcom. Here is a sypnosis of the game from Capcom:
It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence in bioterrorist activity. Due to be by the President’s side is his personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest ever decision. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris Redfield arrives in China, itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack. With no country safe from these attacks and the ensuing outbreaks, the entire world’s population is united by a common fear that there is no hope left.”
Resident Evil 6 will be getting the pre-order incentives from GameStop, Best Buy and Amazon. Retailers will each get an exclusive map that will function with various modes in the game. When more details are announced we will post back as to which retailer is getting what pre-order bonus.
I know I’ve probably hyped this game up on my site a lot here recently. Truthfully, I think this will be one of the best new IP’s to come out this year. The creative talent alone behind this video game should warrant at least a look. So, take a look!
If you’re still unsure if you will like this game or not, I have two questions for you. If you answer yes to both, then you need to buy this game new, not used.
1). Do you like the battle system in the Fable series?
2). Do you love the open world epic RPG games?
This is a day one purchase for me. I suggest you at least try the demo before writing this game off. The demo releases January 17th. Try it out.
What do you get when you cross the fantasy world of Amalur and the galaxies of Mass Effect?
The answer: Some cool, unique in games items for you to use at your disposal.
How do I get these you ask?
By playing the demos of each game you unlock content within the opposite game. The demo for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning launches January 17th. No release date has been announced for the Mass Effect 3 demo, but I would expect it sometime in Feburary.
For playing the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, you get these in Mass Effect 3
Reckoner Knight Armour:This armour will maximize damage done in close-quarters combat while a beefed—up power cell feeds energy into weapon systems to increase projectile velocity.
The Chakram Launcher: This weapon uses a fabricator to manufacture lightweight, explosive ammunition discs. This weapon is earned after completing the Reckoning demo and watching the trailer at the end.
For playing the Mass Effect 3, you get these in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
N7 Armour:Players can unlock special armour inspired by Commander Shepard’s iconic N7 battle armour including Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Chausses and Greaves.
Onmiblade Daggers: A holographic blade stemming from Commander Shepard’s Omni-Tool, the Omni-blade allows players to stab enemies in close combat. Once players install and play the Mass Effect 3 demo, they will unlock the daggers.
Also, you get these exclusive in-game items for playing the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo for the full game when it releases Feburary 7th.
Twist of Fate Card:This card boosts the player’s ice resistance and is immediately unlocked when he or she activates the Reckoning demo using his or her Origin account.
Twinned Souls Chakram:A unique weapon that damages enemies while boosting player health and mana in Reckoning.
The Infernal Helm: Unlocked after completing the Reckoning Tutorial Mode, this protective helmet increases players’ fire damage throughout Amalur.
So, will you all be trying out these demos? Both of these games are high on my priority lists so I’ll definately be playing the demos of both, then buying both as well. How about you all?
Tomorrow marks the first freemium game to hit the WP7 Xbox Live marketplace called: Bug Village. For those of you who play on Facebook, you should know this means. Meaning you can play the game without having to spend any real world money, but to get the best stuff it’s almost always required to spend a little extra money.
The good news is that you will be able to get the whole 200 Gamerscore without buying any extra content, or so they claim.
This week’s Windows 7 Phone Deal Of The Week is none other than Implode! If you haven’t played Implode! you’re missing out, that is if you like games like Angry Birds.
Implode! will be on sale for one week for $1.99 from it’s original $2.99 pricing.
Asura’s Wrath has been called a God Of War clone, so you watch the trailers below and tell us what you think about that.
Here is a summary of what Asura’s Wrath is all about (IGN.com):
Inspired by Asian mythology and fused with science fiction, Asura’s Wrath aims to redefine the action genre by delivering unprecedented levels of dynamism, drama and interaction. Once a revered deity, Asura was betrayed by his fellow gods and stripped of all his powers. Consumed by anger at the injustice he has suffered and swearing vengeance, Asura discovers he can use this fury to his advantage and turn it against his enemies. By channelling his inner rage, Asura is now able to unleash devastating attacks and wreak havoc as he battles against the deities who have wronged him and their earthly forces. Inspired by episodic dramas, Asura’s Wrath is split into distinct sections with gameplay and narrative unfolding as one and building to a final climatic conclusion.
Asura’s Wrath will be in stores February 21st for the U.S., February 23rd in Japan and February 24th in Europe.
This next trailer picks up directly where the first one ended.
Here is a list of the pre-order bonuses you can get from various retailers:
GameStop
GameStop takes a different route and is offering a two-sided comic book instead of downloadable content. One side of the book is a ‘what-if’ about Asura’s Wrath penned by the guys from Penny Arcade. The other side offers up concept art from the game
Amazon
Amazon pre-orders will net you the “Devestator Pack”. This includes Guardian Mode, which reduces damage, and Iconoclast Mode, which fills your Unlimited Gauge faster.
Best Buy
Best Buy pre-orders will net you the “Infinity Pack”. This includes Extinguisher Mode, which allows for faster cooling after heating, and Zealot Mode, which extends Unlimited function.
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- Three games for three bucks: I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1, Time Viking and ENDL3SS Z0MB1ES!!!1
- Includes the original Z0MB1ES theme song plus all new original music. – “Mega Games Creator 2000″ lets you unleash your photographic creativity.
- Unlock achievements and show off your Z0MB1ES skills with online leaderboards.
Looking forward to getting back on track in 2012! It's going to be a big year again with rumors swirling around about the new systems being unveiled @ E3. So stay tuned here!
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