Here’s an excellent Killzone 3 trailer that focuses on the game’s story. Hearing Malcom McDowell’s voice should remind me of his excellent performance in A Clockwork Orange…but I keep hearing him as Terrance McQuewick in Entourage. Anyway, check out the clip and let me know what you think (please)!
Tag: PS3
Fight Night Champion Full Spectrum Punch Controls Explained
In the video above, Gameplay producer Brian Hayes explains the new “Full Spectrum Punch Controls” in Fight Night Champion…and it makes me kind of sad. On the plus side, I’m happy that haymaker punches will be less ridiculous, but for the most part I’m bummed that the controls are being simplified.
I loved the complex analog-stick motions featured in the old Fight Night games. I thought it was completely appropriate that hooks were harder to throw than jabs. From what I’ve seen in the video, it looks like everything will be a simple flick. I get that this will make the game easier for and more appealing to a broad audience, but it takes away from the realism. Throwing an uppercut should require more effort than throwing a jab. Sadly, it appears that nuance of the series is gone.
The new control system is giving me nightmares about Fight Night Champion’s online play. In my head I see a bunch of button mashers and button flickers spamming the game. *sigh* Although the game appears to have a lot of new and interesting features, I’m afraid that Full Spectrum Punch Control will kill it for me.
Any thoughts on Fight Night Champion’s Full Spectrum Punch Controls?
PSN Tetris Out Tomorrow: RPad.tv Invitational Anyone?
Here’s a friendly reminder that Tetris for PlayStation Network will be available tomorrow. I’m super excited for the multiplayer. Are any of you interested in joining me for some RPad.tv Invitational action later this week? It would be excellent playing with you guys and gals. Hrmmm, I better find my Aliph Jawbone so that I can chat it up. Anyway, let me know if you’re up for playing (please)!
2010 Videogames: The Year in Review
In case you missed any of these excellent videos starring 1Up.com’s Sam Kennedy, Gamasutra’s Christian Nutt, and GameFly Media’s (Shacknews) Garnett Lee, here they are! Let’s start with their favorite games of 2010. Find out why these three excellent writers felt that Bayonetta, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, and Red Dead Redemption were the cream of the crop.
Next, find out why Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XIV, and Gran Turismo 5 were the most disappointing games of the year to Christian, Sam, and Garnett.
Discovering sleeper hits is always a fantastic thing. There are games we all love that don’t get the attention they deserve. In the following segment, my dynamic guests tell you why Split Second, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, and Bayonetta should have your attention.
Last, but certainly not least, is the biggest gaming news in 2010. In a truly fascinating year for the business that kicked off tons of change, Garnett, Sam, and Christian reveal what news they thought had the biggest impact.
If you have any closing thoughts on videogames in 2010, speak now or forever hold your peace!
Sony Shows Off List of Stereoscopic 3D Games
Sony Computer Entertainment America has produced a nifty list of current PlayStation 3 games that take advantage of stereoscopic 3D televisions and future titles that will use the tech. It’s an impressive group of titles, but are any of these games enough to make you pull the trigger on a 3D TV? Give the list a peek and let me know (please)!
Current PlayStation 3 Stereoscopic 3D Games
- Auditorium
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Enslaved: Journey to the West (via PSN software update)
- EyePet
- The Fight: Lights Out
- Gran Turismo 5
- High Velocity Bowling
- Hustle Kings
- James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
- MotorStorm: 3D Rift
- NBA 2K11 (new retail version; free PSN software update coming in January 2011)
- PAIN
- Prince of Persia Trilogy
- The Sly Collection
- Super Stardust HD (via PSN software update)
- Swords and Soldiers
- TRON: Evolution
- Tumble
- WipEout HD
Future PlayStation 3 Stereoscopic 3D Games
- Crysis 2
- de Blob 2: Underground
- Dungeon Defenders
- Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection
- Killzone 3
- MLB 11: The Show
- Mortal Kombat
- MotorStorm Apocalypse
- Virtua Tennis 4
- Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
Sony Boasts Nearly 50 Games with PlayStation Move Support
Sony announced that nearly 50 games have PlayStation Move support, with lots more to come. Here’s the list for your motion-tastic pleasure.
Sony has announced that nearly 50 games have PlayStation Move support, with lots more to come. Here’s the list for your motion-tastic pleasure.
Supported Games
- Auditorium
- Beat Sketcher
- Brunswick Pro Bowling
- Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011
- Create
- Dance Dance Revolution
- EyePet
- The Fight: Lights Out
- Funky Lab Rat
- Get Fit With Mel B
- Heavy Rain (via PSN software update)
- High Velocity Bowling (via PSN software update)
- Hustle Kings* (via PSN software update)
- John Daly’s ProStroke Golf
- Kung Fu Rider
- MAG (via PSN software update)
- NBA 2K11
- Planet Minigolf (via PSN software update)
- Racquet Sports
- Rapala Pro Bass Fishing 2010
- Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (via PSN software update)
- R.U.S.E.
- Sackboy’s Prehistoric Moves
- Singstar Dance
- The Sly Collection
- Sports Champions
- Start the Party
- Swords & Soldiers* (via PSN software update)
- The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest
- The Shoot
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (via PSN software update)
- Time Crisis: Razing Storm
- Toy Story 3: The Video Game (side modes via PSN software update)
- TRON: Evolution
- Tumble
- TV Superstars
Upcoming Games
- echochrome II
- Dead Space Extraction
- de Blob 2
- Dungeon Defenders
- Dungeon Hunter: Alliance
- PlayStation Move Heroes
- Killzone 3
- LittleBigPlanet 2
- Michael Jackson: The Experience
- Modern Combat: Domination
- No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise
- SOCOM 4
- Sorcery
- Top Darts
- Under Siege
- Virtua Tennis 4
- Yoostar 2
- Zumba Fitness
Any of you digging any of these games with Move?
MLB 11 The Show Features Joe Mauer, 3D, and PlayStation Move
Here’s a video and some box art for the upcoming MLB 11 The Show. In addition to some baseball awesomeness, Sony has revealed Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer as its cover athlete, stereoscopic 3D support, and PlayStation Move compatibility. MLB The Show has been the best baseball game for the last few years and the 2011 version is particularly important since it will showcase two technologies Sony is pushing.
Any of you curious to play MLB 11 The Show using PlayStation Move and or 3D?
Resistance 3 Spike TV VGAs Trailer, Director’s Cut
Here’s a director’s cut of the Resistance 3 trailer that originally aired during the Spike TV VGAs. It looks pretty excellent…but what else would you expect from Insomniac Games? Those guys are awesome. Anyway, check it out and share your feelings like a Care Bear (please)!
Anyone Down for PSN Tetris (RPad.tv Invitational!)
I’ve known about this for several weeks but wasn’t able to share the info just yet: Tetris for PlayStation Network will have an exclusive multiplayer mode that its Xbox Live counterpart lacks. Here’s the scoop from senior producer Christophe Gomez:
We are launching Tetris on PlayStation Network and it’ll be available to download from the PSN store in very early next year. This version of Tetris boasts 5.1 Dolby Sound, 1080P HD graphics, plus six online and local multiplayer modes. Of course, you can play Marathon mode by yourself in the boldest and brightest graphics ever.
We’ve already pegged X-Men Arcade as a future game we’ll be playing together. How about multiplayer Tetris for PS3? Anyone down? It looks like it’ll be loads of fun!
Mortal Kombat Special Edition Details + Kratos!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has revealed information on the special editions and retail exclusives for the upcoming Mortal Kombat, as well as details on Kratos (God of War) appearance in the game. Here’s the skinny on the Kollector’s and Tournament editions:
- The Kollector’s Edition featuring the award-winning Mortal Kombat game, Sub-Zero and Scorpion figurines, a collectible art book, downloadable content that includes an exclusive Mortal Kombat Klassic costume skin and avatar costumes.
- The Tournament Edition featuring the award-winning Mortal Kombat game, a portable fight stick, and downloadable content that includes an exclusive Mortal Kombat Klassic costume skin and avatar costumes. The number of tournament editions is very limited with only 20,000 copies available in North America.
And because I know how much you guys love retail exclusives, here’s what you can snag at GameStop, Best Buy and Amazon:
- Gamestop: Customers who pre-order their copy of Mortal Kombat at Gamestop will get exclusive access to the Klassic Scorpion Playable Character Skin and the original Scorpion Fatality.
- Best Buy: Customers who pre-order their copy of Mortal Kombat at Best Buy will get exclusive access to the Klassic Sub-Zero Playable Character Skin and the original Sub-Zero Fatality.
- Amazon: Customers who pre-order their copy of Mortal Kombat on Amazon.com will get exclusive access to the Klassic Reptile Playable Character Skin and the original Reptile Fatality.
Last, but definitely not least, is a bit of information on Kratos appearing exclusively in the Playstation 3 version of Mortal Kombat:
Mortal Kombat will feature Kratos as a playable character, as well as be in Stereoscopic 3-D exclusively in the PS3 version. The brutal warrior from the acclaimed God of War franchise will have his own customized move set, fatality, and fighting arena, available to all original purchasers when Mortal Kombat hits stores.
All of this sounds very awesome. I’m definitely high on the PS3 version and I’d probably buy it from Best Buy for classic Sub-Zero. How about you? What permutation of Mortal Kombat interests you the most? Name your preferred platform and retail exclusive (please)!