Posts Tagged ‘Multiplayer’
Public Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta available today
Naughty Dog has recently announced that that public multiplayer beta for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be made available on the PlayStation Network at some point today.
According to the PlayStation blog, 4 maps, 4 competitive modes and 2 co-operative modes in addition to Cinema for replay viewing and a Stage map for machinima making will be included with the 1.3GB multiplayer demo.
Not planning on downloading it? You crazy.
GTA 4 gets patched to prevent online cheating
For the 10 of you out there that still play Grand Theft Auto 4 online (for the Xbox 360, mind you) you will be happy to hear that Rockstar will soon be releasing a patch that will prevent people from cheating online. Exactly what cheats, we don’t know, but this patch will apparently fix them.
Expect this patch to be pushed out in the coming days making GTA 4’s multiplayer ready for the influx of players that are sure to hop online after purchasing the game’s newest expansion, The Ballad of Gay Tony.
via joystiq
King of Fighters XII will get patch to address online issues
The King of Fighters XII hasn’t even hit store shelves globally yet and already reports are coming in that the game’s online feature is experiencing things such as lag.
Well, it looks like the developers have taken note and are planning on releasing a patch to address such issues:
“While not all players experienced these issues, an update for the game will be available tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28th for the PlayStation 3 which should help improve the overall quality and stability of online play for everyone.”
Kotaku reports that the Xbox 360 version will be getting a similar patch at an unannounced date.
Bungie shows off Halo 3: ODST multiplayer maps
We’ve been hinted at these for some time now but finally Bungie has taken the veil off of the 3 all new multiplayer maps that will be included with Halo 3: ODST.
Halo 2 players will recognize the above map as it is a remake of the extremely popular Midship and is now entitled Heretic. The two other maps to be included are Citadel and Longshore and are sure to renew your Halo 3 vibes.
Halo 3: ODST will be on store shelves on September 22nd of this year.
To peep picks of both Citadel and Longshore, head here.
Blizzard says no LAN in Starcraft II is best idea
There was somwhat of an uproar from the community when Blizzard announced that they would not be featuring LAN support in their forthcoming RTS, Starcraft II.
Below is their reasoning for removing LAN, mentioning Battle.net and piracy:
“We don’t currently plan to support LAN play with StarCraft II, as we are building Battle.net to be the ideal destination for multiplayer gaming with StarCraft II and future Blizzard Entertainment games,” confirms a Blizzard rep. “While this was a difficult decision for us, we felt that moving away from LAN play and directing players to our upgraded Battle.net service was the best option to ensure a quality multiplayer experience with StarCraft II and safeguard against piracy.
“Several Battle.net features like advanced communication options, achievements, stat-tracking, and more, require players to be connected to the service, so we’re encouraging everyone to use Battle.net as much as possible to get the most out of StarCraft II. We’re looking forward to sharing more details about Battle.net and online functionality for StarCraft II in the near future.”
Regardless if its the best idea or not, Starccraft II is sure to be a highly competitve game which means a lot of tournaments. Without LAN tournament organizers are going to have 1 more problem to deal with, bummer.
Read (Destructoid)
id Software: Doom Resurrection will probably get DLC soon
With the release of iPhone OS 3.0, games downloaded from the App Store now have the ability to recieve downloadable content released by the developers.
In leui of this, id Software’s John Carmack has confirmed that there will be a DLC pack released for Doom Ressurection at some point in the near future. He also told Joystiq that in the coming weeks multiplayer add-ons will be released for the game.
Will id Software’s intuitive utilization of the iPhone platform have other big game developers doing the same? Perhaps an iPhone version of Halo? Hey, I can’t dream, can’t I?
Tags: addon, app store, DLC, doom resurrection, id software, iphone, ipod touch, john carmack, Multiplayer
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen multiplayer caught on film
Despite being based on a movie of the same name, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is definitly shaping up to be a great game. Included above is a video walkthrough showcasing the multiplayer component featured in the game.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will apparently feature 5 different multiplayer modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Team Leader, Control Points and Battle for the Shards. Featured in the video is Control Points which looks to be a King of the Hill, Territories type game mode.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be out for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, PC, Wii and Nintendo DS on June 23rd.
BioShock 2 Multiplayer Details
There have been a few false leads and misinformation about exactly what’s going to be happening in BioShock 2. One feature we’ve been told about that’s definitely happening is the multiplayer, unsurprising given the incredible popularity of the original. Whereas most games simply tack on a multiplayer mode without really giving any thought to integrating it into the overall conception of the gaming world, Bioshock 2 will offer a wholely fleshed-out experience.
Though the single player campaign is set ten years after the first game, the multiplayer mode is a prequel. Players assume the role of a plasmid test subject and wreak havoc in the civil war that reduced the idealistic city to an undersea wasteland. The gameplay will utilize the experience mechanic that’s been seen more and more recently with players unlocking additional weapons, plasmids and tonics with which to further customize their playing style. As you might expect, since it’s a prequel the city of Rapture will be in much better shape for the multiplayer levels with existing sites being rebuilt to show their former glory.
To take some of the pressure off 2K Marin and to ensure that the multiplayer component is as strong as possible, FPS developer veterans Digital Extremes are bringing their significant talents to bear on this aspect of BioShock 2.
More Crackdown 2 details emerge
Just as we promised, more Crackdown 2 details for you to sink your teeth into — Microsoft and Ruffian Games have recently announced that Crackdown’s sequel will in fact include both cooperative and competitive multiplayer, a feature that was absent from the first title.
They also say that “you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City – by any means necessary.” Soun
Expect Crackdown 2 to hit store shelves sometime in 2010.
Read (Kotaku)
Ghostbusters’ multiplayer showcased on video
Now, ever since Ghostbusters: The Video Game was announced I’ve been anxiously awaiting its release however, the above trailer effectively hightened that desire a good amount.
Featured in said trailer is none other than multiplayer Ghostbusting goodness and damn does it look fun. Players will be able to bust ghosts with a number of friends but it hasn’t been confirmed if this feature is over Xbox Live even though it probably is.
Anyways, check out the video and mark your calenders because Ghostbusters: The Video Game is hitting store shelves for all of the major consoles on June 16th.
Hack enables Bionic Commando multiplayer
If you’ve found yourself ready to throw your controller at the screen due to time limit enforced on the demo of Bionic Commando, you’re in luck.
Destructoid recently got their hands on a work around that lets you create a private match, play with friends, and change the time limit. Below is how you go about doing it:
- Go to the main screen and hit start. Stay in that screen.
- Get a friend to send you a game invite, any game will do
- Accept that invite, and when it asks you to exit your game, say NO
- You can now select private matches and invite friends
We haven’t tried this work around yet but what harm can it do? It is only a demo.
However, it is noted that selecting Game Mode or Frag Limit will crash the demo, be warned.
Multiplayer Bionic Commando Demo This Wednesday
Capcom today sent out word that a multiplayer demo for Bionic Commando will be released only on Xbox 360 this Wednesday, April 29.
The demo will offer one map that supports deathmatch for up to eight players. There is currently no plan to release the demo for PC and PS3 versions of the game.
The modern take on the classic action-swinging franchise is set to hit PS3 and Xbox 360 on May 19. PC gamers will have to wait patiently at the corner of the room, forgotten and left alone.
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves definitely shipping with multiplayer
As the inFamous pre-order box suggested, UNCHARTED 2 will in fact feature multiplayer — This information was recently announced by Sony over at their Playstation Blog where they state the game will feature both multiplayer and co-op game modes.
And to top it all off, that beta voucher you’ll get when you pre-order inFamous will be put to use on June 3rd when UNCHARTED 2’s multiplayer beta goes live.
Check out the above trailer showcasing the game’s multiplayer effectively confirming that this game will kick major ass.
Pre-order inFamous, get access to Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta
The above picture of an inFamous pre-order box, taken at Best Buy, has been circulating the internet — As you can see, when you pre-order the game you will get access to now one, but two downloadable demos.
Sure it’s cool that you get access to an inFamous demo but the real treat is the fact that you get a voucher good for access to the Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta.
And yes, this is the first we’ve heard of Uncharted 2 having a multiplayer mode, too.
Read (Kotaku)
Bionic Commando demo for Xbox this month
Capcom has recently announced that a demo for their upcoming title Bionic Commando is set to hit Xbox Live later this month.
The demo will be exclusively multiplayer and will feature 8-player deatchmatches on a map entitled Vertigo. When the final game hits shelves on May 19th players will be able to duke it out in team deathmatch and capture the flag modes to go along with the deathmach mode featured in the demo.
Unfortunately for PS3 owners, there is no mention of a demo. But keep your eyes open, there is still time for an announcement.
Read (Joystiq)