This past week, a game came out on the Xbox Live Arcade. That game was the "Pub Games" that was released ahead of "Fable II" which comes out this fall. The Pub games allow you to gamble and gain or lose money for when you buy Fable II. Today I was surfing through several sites that I check on a day to day basis, and found myself looking at a post from "Major Nelson AKA Larry Hryb" from Microsoft. He was playing the Pub games and had left his home office for a short bit and came back to find his wife, whom doesn't really play games at all was in the midst of playing his pub games. Apparently she had put his character into debt by losing a large sum of his character's gold.
These are the types of situation's that keep people from letting others play their games, because of the possible loss of either money, or items or really anything else you could possibly lose. Now while these situations are not all that common, it can be a rather pain for people, because of all the time and effort they put into their games, or personal characters. I personally am very picky about my character's and games because I just don't trust people all that well.
Below I have posted a link to the post by Major Nelson.
Major Nelsons Blog!
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
The future of Gaming.
Today I found myself playing "Elder Scroll's IV: Oblivion - The Shivering Isle's" and I am proud to say I actually beat it as well today. The game is so fantastic and it brought me into a thought, a basic thought of where I began as a child to where I am today with gaming.
In the year 1985 I was brought forth onto this world from my mother's womb, and over a few year's I slowly managed to be able to grasp the idea of how to play games. Starting with the NES my first game, to this day I remember it like it just happened, the first game I played was Super Mario, just watching as I ran through so many levels trying to get further into the game. Then I slowly moved on to game's like Duck Hunt, and Legend of Zelda, others such as Metroid, and Mega Man. These were game's that helped pull my generation into the gaming world, these were some of the first game's that today's gamers started playing and grew up with.
So many year's later, with today's advancement's in console technology, as well as million's of dollar's to funnel into game design we have slowly become a spoiled bunch. Always excepting sometimes the same things over and over again, but always finding joy when some company releases a game that is new and exciting. Game's that truly push the boundaries of today's technologies as well as pushing the gameplay as far as possible. I personally wish I could see into the future and see where tomorrow's gaming is going to be. Just the idea of what possibly the future could hold for us, and really bring to the console or the PC to push even further.
Companies like Nintendo and Sony, and Microsoft always trying to find a way to pull new people into their consoles. Whether it be the use of a Wii-Mote, or just a good history of Console exclusives, or even having the best online service of all the consoles (Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft respectively). Yesterday's gaming, and game's will just not be the same as tomorrow's way of gaming, and the game's that the companies will offer to the very consumers who keep each company going.
In the year 1985 I was brought forth onto this world from my mother's womb, and over a few year's I slowly managed to be able to grasp the idea of how to play games. Starting with the NES my first game, to this day I remember it like it just happened, the first game I played was Super Mario, just watching as I ran through so many levels trying to get further into the game. Then I slowly moved on to game's like Duck Hunt, and Legend of Zelda, others such as Metroid, and Mega Man. These were game's that helped pull my generation into the gaming world, these were some of the first game's that today's gamers started playing and grew up with.
So many year's later, with today's advancement's in console technology, as well as million's of dollar's to funnel into game design we have slowly become a spoiled bunch. Always excepting sometimes the same things over and over again, but always finding joy when some company releases a game that is new and exciting. Game's that truly push the boundaries of today's technologies as well as pushing the gameplay as far as possible. I personally wish I could see into the future and see where tomorrow's gaming is going to be. Just the idea of what possibly the future could hold for us, and really bring to the console or the PC to push even further.
Companies like Nintendo and Sony, and Microsoft always trying to find a way to pull new people into their consoles. Whether it be the use of a Wii-Mote, or just a good history of Console exclusives, or even having the best online service of all the consoles (Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft respectively). Yesterday's gaming, and game's will just not be the same as tomorrow's way of gaming, and the game's that the companies will offer to the very consumers who keep each company going.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
My thought's right now on Xbox Live
I called Microsoft My Xbox number, after talking to Max (Some bullshit Automated Response System) I had to answer a few questions and then were finally sent to a person. My Xbox Live account billed my Bank Account, but I didnt have the money in there at the time and so it couldn't pay for the account. I bought a three month card to handle that since I bought a laptop and things are a little tight right now. The card won't let me enter it, and my account is suspended till I pay the $50 it cost for my account. The problem is, I can't pay the account because I cant get access on my 360 into my Live account. It goes to my account and then kicks me back to the dashboard blades. Right now I'm a little frustrated, OK check that, I am a hell of a lot more frustrated then I was when I called. I am so tired of calling someone and having to speak with someone in another country, because our country is so god damn lazy to pay people to sit behind phones and work tech support. Instead we deal with people we can barely understand. It's no wonder our country is falling apart and so poor. We pay everyone else and never ourselves.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A new day, more E3 Information.
After what was a personally busy day for myself. I am finally able to sit down and do as much updating as I can. After sifting through non-stop information, and watching more E3 coverage. Tonight I am just going to pick out a few personal favorite game's that I am very interested in, and going to pop it out there.
The first game I am going to bring up is going to be.
Infamous for the Playstation 3. This is a game that I first heard of a long while ago. I believe the last E3, they had released a trailer for this game. In the game you play as Cole, the man who is an Urban explorer, an everyday man who simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. After an explosion that levels most of the area, Cole wakes up and is pretty much framed for the incident. He learns that he is slowly growing super hero like powers that deal with Electricity. As the character grows during the gameplay which is set on how the player reacts to the surrounding. You could play as an evil guy who doesnt care who gets hurt, or what get's destroyed. Or you could play as a guy who does his very best to protect those in harm's way, and does his best to manage his power to fight the evil inside the city. As you do good or bad things throughout the game, your powers slowly begin to grow and change.
This is a game that I am personally very excited for. About a month ago I received my monthly GameInformer and this was on the front page. After reading more about the game I just knew that I could really get deep into this game and enjoy it a lot.
Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution. These two games are Sony's chance to bring the Star Ocean franchise back to the front for those of us who own the Sony PsP. First Departure is the first game in the series. This game was never released in America and this is the first time that American's will get their chance to play the English version of the game. First Departure I am excited to play because I've been a fan of the second and third game's, so it will be nice to see where it all started.
Second Evolution is the sequel that takes place only 20 year's after the end of First Departure. The main character in this one is the main character from First Departure's son. This from what I believe is kind of like a remake of the Star Ocean game that did come out in America, Star Ocean: Second Story. Both games will have new characters, new voice actors, and anime sequences. I am excited for both of these games and am very excited that both will be released.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a game that many people, who are huge Star Wars fan's are all looking forward to seeing this game released this upcoming September. The ability to be the bad guy, and have the dark side force powers at your exposure. That in and of itself is truly what makes this game so good. It is coming out for all consoles, and handhelds. The best part of this game is if you buy it for the Nintendo Wii. The Wii version of the game comes with a duel mode for two players to really get the best feel of holding a lightsaber and using force powers.
I will post more news over the next few days.
The first game I am going to bring up is going to be.
Infamous for the Playstation 3. This is a game that I first heard of a long while ago. I believe the last E3, they had released a trailer for this game. In the game you play as Cole, the man who is an Urban explorer, an everyday man who simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. After an explosion that levels most of the area, Cole wakes up and is pretty much framed for the incident. He learns that he is slowly growing super hero like powers that deal with Electricity. As the character grows during the gameplay which is set on how the player reacts to the surrounding. You could play as an evil guy who doesnt care who gets hurt, or what get's destroyed. Or you could play as a guy who does his very best to protect those in harm's way, and does his best to manage his power to fight the evil inside the city. As you do good or bad things throughout the game, your powers slowly begin to grow and change.
This is a game that I am personally very excited for. About a month ago I received my monthly GameInformer and this was on the front page. After reading more about the game I just knew that I could really get deep into this game and enjoy it a lot.
Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution. These two games are Sony's chance to bring the Star Ocean franchise back to the front for those of us who own the Sony PsP. First Departure is the first game in the series. This game was never released in America and this is the first time that American's will get their chance to play the English version of the game. First Departure I am excited to play because I've been a fan of the second and third game's, so it will be nice to see where it all started.
Second Evolution is the sequel that takes place only 20 year's after the end of First Departure. The main character in this one is the main character from First Departure's son. This from what I believe is kind of like a remake of the Star Ocean game that did come out in America, Star Ocean: Second Story. Both games will have new characters, new voice actors, and anime sequences. I am excited for both of these games and am very excited that both will be released.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a game that many people, who are huge Star Wars fan's are all looking forward to seeing this game released this upcoming September. The ability to be the bad guy, and have the dark side force powers at your exposure. That in and of itself is truly what makes this game so good. It is coming out for all consoles, and handhelds. The best part of this game is if you buy it for the Nintendo Wii. The Wii version of the game comes with a duel mode for two players to really get the best feel of holding a lightsaber and using force powers.
I will post more news over the next few days.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Too Human Demo Released on XBox Live
After spending a little over an hour with the Too Human demo that was released today on Xbox Live. I feel that I personally could see this as a game I could buy. It's not exactly all that easy, and it's really just a pretty nice Button Masher of sorts. It's not a terrible game, but it's one that many will find enjoyable. The Character Models are nice, but the Areas you are in, during the demo just feel kind of stuck. They don't allow you to explore to much, and sometimes you cant jump over the most ridiculous invisible walls. I also have a problem with the Camera itself. You can't move it like you would like to, it's a standard behind character view, that you can change to a more likable distance, but you can not swivel the camera around the character which is something I found to be bothersome. Especially when my Character is shooting off screen at nothing, and I think he is shooting an enemy.
Microsoft Press Conference
I must say, the Microsoft conference showcase was something I found truly amazing. They showcased a lot of new and upcoming games, and additions to the Xbox Live interface. I feel that Microsoft is really aiming to do it's best to appeal to as many folks as possible, but also capable of giving consumers the games they want. The biggest announcement of all from Microsoft of course was the reveal that SquareEnix's Final Fantasy XIII coming out for the Xbox 360, launching the same time as the PS3's version.
This is just the Start of E3 and over the next few days we will see quite a lot offered by all the major companies in the gaming industry, as well as new upcoming companies and what they want to offer to the mass gamer population.
This is just the Start of E3 and over the next few days we will see quite a lot offered by all the major companies in the gaming industry, as well as new upcoming companies and what they want to offer to the mass gamer population.
SquareEnix Annoucement for Xbox 360
Yoichi Wada CEO of SquareEnix came on stage to discuss upcoming games to be released on the 360 from SquareEnix.
Infinite Undiscovery: A new RPG from SquareEnix that will appear on the 360 later this year.
Star Ocean The last Hope: The first Star Ocean game to appear on the 360, which is part of a brilliant series developed by Square and Tri-Ace.
The Last Remnant: Which will debut on the 360 later this year first. Will also make an appearance on Games for Windows.
FINAL FANTASY XIII COMING OUT ON THE XBOX 360!!!!!
Infinite Undiscovery: A new RPG from SquareEnix that will appear on the 360 later this year.
Star Ocean The last Hope: The first Star Ocean game to appear on the 360, which is part of a brilliant series developed by Square and Tri-Ace.
The Last Remnant: Which will debut on the 360 later this year first. Will also make an appearance on Games for Windows.
FINAL FANTASY XIII COMING OUT ON THE XBOX 360!!!!!
Music games for Xbox
Guitar Hero World Tour: Offers new wireless instruments, including wireless Drum set, and Guitar, that both look very nice. It also let's you make and share music, from around the world. New Metallica, Eagles, and Van Halen, as well as a Track Pack from REM will also be downloadable. World Tour launches this fall.
Lips: Microsoft's answer to Sony's SingStar. Lip's is the first game to offer Wireless mics that light up. Lip's is also releasing this holiday season. For people who enjoy Karaoke game's, or even singing in games like RockBand, this is certainly looking to be enjoyable.
RockBand 2: Debuting exclusively this September. The soundtrack for RockBand 2 is going to feature 84 songs on the disc itself. Some Guns & Roses songs from the upcoming album. Bob Dylan has given a track as well for Rock Band 2's soundtrack. AC/DC will also make an appearance which I personally am so excited for because I wanted there to be AC/DC in it. Tons more songs as well will appear. All songs from Original RockBand will be exported into RockBand 2, so there will be no need to swap the disc to play songs from the first one.
Lips: Microsoft's answer to Sony's SingStar. Lip's is the first game to offer Wireless mics that light up. Lip's is also releasing this holiday season. For people who enjoy Karaoke game's, or even singing in games like RockBand, this is certainly looking to be enjoyable.
RockBand 2: Debuting exclusively this September. The soundtrack for RockBand 2 is going to feature 84 songs on the disc itself. Some Guns & Roses songs from the upcoming album. Bob Dylan has given a track as well for Rock Band 2's soundtrack. AC/DC will also make an appearance which I personally am so excited for because I wanted there to be AC/DC in it. Tons more songs as well will appear. All songs from Original RockBand will be exported into RockBand 2, so there will be no need to swap the disc to play songs from the first one.
New games
A new Scene-It game is coming out. "Scene-It Box office Smash!", which is the Sequel to last year's Scene-It.
Your in the Movies comes out during this upcoming Holiday, it's a party game that uses the Xbox Video Camera attachment. It looks to be pretty funny, and would probably make for a good game to play if your with a bunch of friends, and your all drinking a little. It has all sorts of different types of things you can play, and it seems pretty interesting. When your done the mini-games, you replay your actions and it's like a movie trailer. it's an interesting idea, that I think is something many people will enjoy. The game also includes the Xbox video Camera.
Your in the Movies comes out during this upcoming Holiday, it's a party game that uses the Xbox Video Camera attachment. It looks to be pretty funny, and would probably make for a good game to play if your with a bunch of friends, and your all drinking a little. It has all sorts of different types of things you can play, and it seems pretty interesting. When your done the mini-games, you replay your actions and it's like a movie trailer. it's an interesting idea, that I think is something many people will enjoy. The game also includes the Xbox video Camera.
Games for Everyone
New Banjo-Kazooie game coming out, that offers the user the ability to build vehicles.
New Viva Pinata game is coming out as well. I was a fan of the first one, so I cant wait to check it out.
New Viva Pinata game is coming out as well. I was a fan of the first one, so I cant wait to check it out.
NETFLIX ON XBOX LIVE!
As a netflix subscriber, I can watch netflix movies right on the Xbox 360 system. I can share them with a live party as well. So we can all watch films together, even if we arent sitting in the same room.
Update to the Xbox Dashboard
This fall, the Xbox 360 is getting an update to the Xbox Live Interface. Including Avatars, that can be customized to fit the person, and to express yourself in a new way on Xbox Live.
New Community Channel, that shows off the Avatars, and is the new Friends list. Up to 8 people can get together in a channel, and talk together. Which is nice because I hated the fact that only 1 person could be in a chat channel at a time before.
In parties in the community channel, you can showcase things like Pictures you have on your Xbox 360, or Videos. You can also particpate in games as your avatar, this is done in Xbox Live Primetime.
The new Games channel. AS a party leader, you can launch games for everyone with just the push of a button.
New Xbox Live Arcade games. New Geometry wars games coming out in August. Also a new Galaga game, called Galaga Legions, which is to be released soon.
GLaDos came on to just say a little about Portal 2 coming soon.
Cartman came on to express about a new South Park game coming soon as well.
New Community Channel, that shows off the Avatars, and is the new Friends list. Up to 8 people can get together in a channel, and talk together. Which is nice because I hated the fact that only 1 person could be in a chat channel at a time before.
In parties in the community channel, you can showcase things like Pictures you have on your Xbox 360, or Videos. You can also particpate in games as your avatar, this is done in Xbox Live Primetime.
The new Games channel. AS a party leader, you can launch games for everyone with just the push of a button.
New Xbox Live Arcade games. New Geometry wars games coming out in August. Also a new Galaga game, called Galaga Legions, which is to be released soon.
GLaDos came on to just say a little about Portal 2 coming soon.
Cartman came on to express about a new South Park game coming soon as well.
E3 start's today
Microsoft has started showing off games. Starting with Fallout 3, which looks absolutely beautiful, and seems to offer a lot just like anything Bethesda has put out before, Much like Oblivion, and Morrowind before it.
Then they showed us the beautiful look of Resident Evil 5, which now has far more white zombie's then before. (I guess because of the outrage that was caused because of Chris being in Africa, and killing a lot of African Zombies). The game will have Online Co-Op, and they showed us a little bit of what it will be like. It certainly looks to offer the player a lot, especially with the online Co-op.
They showed us some Fable 2, which is one of the games I'm most excited for this year. Peter Molyneux came out and was showing it off, starting with a short video of the start, that ended with a Bird shitting on the main Characters head. That video made me giggle atleast. Peter then went on to show us a little of the word, interacting with his already started family. And mentioned that as you go around the world, you will see Purple orbs, which are used to invite friends to your world to Co-Op with you. I think this is going to be an awesome game. Far better then the first one, which I did enjoy a lot.
Cliff Bleszinski came out to show off "Gears of War 2" which looks fantastic, and again has co-op. It looks to offer even more then what the first one offered, which in my opinion was a lot. The game is to Release this year, and has a new mode called Horde, it's a 5 player Co-op mode, of wave after wave of enemies, each wave more harder then the last.
Then they showed us the beautiful look of Resident Evil 5, which now has far more white zombie's then before. (I guess because of the outrage that was caused because of Chris being in Africa, and killing a lot of African Zombies). The game will have Online Co-Op, and they showed us a little bit of what it will be like. It certainly looks to offer the player a lot, especially with the online Co-op.
They showed us some Fable 2, which is one of the games I'm most excited for this year. Peter Molyneux came out and was showing it off, starting with a short video of the start, that ended with a Bird shitting on the main Characters head. That video made me giggle atleast. Peter then went on to show us a little of the word, interacting with his already started family. And mentioned that as you go around the world, you will see Purple orbs, which are used to invite friends to your world to Co-Op with you. I think this is going to be an awesome game. Far better then the first one, which I did enjoy a lot.
Cliff Bleszinski came out to show off "Gears of War 2" which looks fantastic, and again has co-op. It looks to offer even more then what the first one offered, which in my opinion was a lot. The game is to Release this year, and has a new mode called Horde, it's a 5 player Co-op mode, of wave after wave of enemies, each wave more harder then the last.
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