Posts Tagged ‘Online’
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.
Dungeons and Dragons online going free
To stand out in the MMORPG market, developers have to make compromises and do things other developers aren’t willing to do. The guys behind Dungeons and Dragons Online decided to re release their game as a free to play MMORPG called Dungeons and Dragons Online: Unlimited.
As for a release date, it was announced today that Dungeons and Dragons Online: Unlimited will be made available for play on August 6th.
Metal Gear Arcade caught in its debut trailer
Yesterday we found out what the Metal Gear Arcade’s hardware would look like and now we know what the its gameplay will look like.
If you didn’t know Metal Gear Arcade is basically just Metal Gear Solid 4’s online component. The different with the arcade version, however, is that you will be using a new kind of controller specifically designed for this application along with the fact that its completely in 3D. So yes, you will be wearing some kind of 3D glasses goggles while playing this game.
Still no word on if Metal Gear Arcade will ever hit American arcades but it is set to his Japanese arcades sometime later this year.
Nintendo shuts down Smash Bros. Brawl user online service
It was recently announced over at the Smash Bros. Dojo that the service that allows users to upoad things like replays and custom stages will be no more. Below is the following announcement taken straight from the site:
As of June 30th, 2009, the current service that accepts user-generated snapshots, stage designs, and replay data will no longer be available. Please note, however, that we will continue to distribute such data after that date.
Hmm, no word as to why this service will be ending or if it will ever return.
Oh yeah and before you get too worked up please make note that this announcement won’t affect your ability to play Super Smash Bros. Brawl online, you just won’t be able to upload user created content anymore.
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine Announced
Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 are two of the most popular tabletop games in existence. Both involve large scale battles between armies at the beck and call of the armchair generals. Several video games have been based on these two series, but they have mostly been RTS games, simply a digitized version of the game. There is still so much potential left untapped however within the framework of these universes for many kinds of games.
That’s why THQ and Relic Entertainment are unveiling Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Amongst the various forces and factions of the futuristic universe are the human forces of the Ultramarines, foremost amongst their ranks are the Space Marines, the blue armor clad elite of their army. The action RPG game will have players controlling individual units in a ‘narrative-driven story campaign’ and of course in large scale online battles. Relic Entertainment is bringing years of experience developing games under the Warhammer licenses to the table along with THQ’s own history of success. The title is being developed for both the Xbox 360 and the PS3
Final Fantasy XIV to be an MMO, out in 2010
Final Fantasy XII isn’t even out yet and already Square Enix is taking the wraps off of Final Fantasy XIV. Don’t expect to gain much in terms of gameplay from the above trailer as it is entirely CG. Of course, it the CG is done beautifully as in all Final Fantasy games.
Anyways, we know now that Final Fantasy XIV will be an MMORPG much like Final Fantasy XI and will be a PS3 exclusive. However, Joystiq reports that they said PS3 will be the games “only console” which means a PC version might be in the works.
All things aside, FFXIV will be out sometime in 2010 presumably after FFXIII.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online coming to a browser near you
EA has recently gone ahead and announced a new play-in-your-browser game entitled Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online. No, this won’t be an MMO based around golf but instead a regular run of the mill golf game that you play in a web browser.
There isn’t news much in terms of gameplay but EA let us know that courses like St. Andrews, Pebble Beach, and TPC Sawgrass will be featured.
Tiger Wood PGA Tour Online is apparantly scheduled to launch sometime in the fall with subscription based pricing. However, if you want to get in on the action early you can sign up for the beta here.
Chinese Online Game Market To Exceed $5.5 Billion In 2012
In a time of economic downturn you see where people’s real priorities are. In the current global slump certain industries are struggling, especially the automotive industry. Yet others are continuing to flourish as people tighten their belts and restrict their spending. Despite the crunch many are feeling, restaurants continue to flourish; not only the low priced chain joints but gourmet restaurants are still drawing in crowds. No industry though can claim to be doing better than the video game industry.
It’s growing steadily and is getting a huge foothold in a substantial marketplace: China. In 2008 the online video games market in China grew by 63% to reach $2.8 billion. Analysts at Pearl Research are expecting this trend to continue, with a projected market of over $5.5 billion in the next four years. Industry members attribute much of this growth to the rising popularity of social networking sites which make it easier for users to be introduced to new games, which in turn gets them bringing their real-world friends on board.
The three most popular games are all of Asian origin, two being from Chinese companies and one a Korean company. World of Warcraft however holds a strong foothold on the market with one million users. Some might attribute the greater popularity of the other games over Western-world dominating WOW to cultural bias, but it seems some of the appeal of the other titles could be simply financial as all the other titles are less graphically intensive than WOW and thus require less computer upgrades.
Godfather II Gets an Upgrade!
If you have been playing EA’s The Godfather, then you are sure to love this news that new premium upgrade packs have been released for use. The Godfather II videogame will be releasing premium upgrade packs to provide players with level-four weapons, an additional crew member equipped with four unique specialties, and two new multiplayer maps that will make their family stronger as they fight to become the most powerful mob syndicate in America.
In addition, these upgrades will help as players take their advanced crew members online and compete to be the Don of Dons on the leader boards. Players can experience all the premium upgrades for The Godfather II two weeks after launch worldwide on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PLAYSTATION Store on April 23, 2009.
The complete list of upgrade packs includes:
- The Pentangeli Map Pack: Download for the all-new Cuba multiplayer map and the Junkyard multiplayer map. $6.75 / 540 points
- Level 4 Weapons Bundle: Download this collection to receive the Modern Dillinger, the .700 Magnum Impact, the Herzstopper, the MG-S1 Sniper Wolfe, and the Street Sweeper. $4.00 / 320 points
- Jack of All Trades: Download Jimmy Lira – the Jack of All Trades to have this character in your family. Jimmy Lira starts out with the arsonist, engineer, medic, and safecracker specialties and comes equipped with a level 2 machine gun – the MP38. $4.00 / 320 points
- The Corleone Bundle (All of the above): Download the multiplayer map pack, the level 4 Weapons Bundle, and the Jack of All Trades (Jimmy Lira) crew member. $10.00 / 800 points
(Source) Press
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Nintendo DSI Expands to Social Networking Options
Nintendo has launched a new DSi but it looks like it is not solely for the portable gamers. The handheld gaming system will come complete with two new built-in cameras and an SD card for saving music files. The gadget comes complete for social networking abilities and priced at $169.
Nintendo DSi handheld is compatible with all 850 titles available for the DS and is supercharged with characteristics not found in the original handheld gaming system. The device comes with two cameras and 10 different interactive lenses that can be used for snapshots. Furthermore, gamers can fully engage with other players by using the new digital camera which offers a greater interactive experience.
DSi is also ideal for social networking Web sites including Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. Users can merely save photos and share them across the Internet. Nintendo designed the new handheld to provide a better gaming experience.
While the Nintendo DSi Camera is one of the most distinct features, it also comes with a complete sound application, microphone, stereo headset, and offers full voice recording solutions. Users can actually modify their voices and change the rhythm and beat of a song when utilizing the application. Music files can be saved on an SD card for better portability.
Another impressive feature is the new Nintendo DSiWare application which lets users download new software for the device. This is similar to Nintendo’s WiiWare where developers can create new applications and make them ready for use online.
(Source) NEWSOxy
Hello Kitty MMORPG coming to US
Great news everyone! Sanrio Digital and Aeria Games has recently announced a partnership that will bring Hello Kitty Online to North America, w00t!
Sanrio Digital exec Robert Ferrari had this to say:
Sanrio Digital is very excited to partner with Aeria Games, who will be our online publisher and operator for Hello Kitty Online in North America. With Aeria Games’ leadership position in the free-to-play casual MMO sector and Hello Kitty brand awareness among the underserved female gaming audience, Hello Kitty Online will grow into a leading social gaming destination for teens and female adults
I don’t know about you guys, but this seems like a joke from a certain South Park episode.
Want more information about Hello Kitty Online? Head over to the game’s official website, here.
Call of Duty 4 reaches 10 million players on Xbox 360
Call of Duty 4 has reached a massive milestone: ten (10!) million unique users have played the game on Xbox 360 alone. Infinity War revealed the news, alongside some other interesting statistics:
71.1%, or 7,111,508 people have completed F.N.G.
68.8%, or 6,886,509 people have completed Cargo Ship.
46.5%, or 5,654,643 people have beaten the game on any difficulty.
2.8%, or 283,632 people have completed Airplane on Veteran difficulty.
According to IAMfourzerotwo.com, PSN numbers indicate somewhere around 4,3 million unique players, combined with the PC sales as well, CoD 4 has sold 15 million copies to date. Impressive!
Classic Board Games Coming To Xbox Live Arcade
While the Xbox 360 still carries a wide range of games that parents might find objectionable for their small children to play the console is making definite steps towards being a family-friendly system. The more intuitive interface that accompanied the NXE was quite obviously an attempt to make households more likely to use the console as a media center.
If you get tired of dressing up your avatar or run out of things to watch on Netflix then you can get a friend or two gathered around your console for digital recreations of classic board game experiences. EA is bringing more games under the Hasbro Family Night banner to Xbox Live Arcade. They’re set to begin releasing in the Spring of this year, including classics like Boggle, Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four and Sorry. To keep things interesting there’ll be some new playing modes with mini-games, online play and achievements.
Microsoft Creating Deal Of The Week, Starting With Halo Maps
After a successful promotion where a wide variety of themes and downloadable content packs had their prices cut Microsoft has announced a ‘Holiday Deal of the Week’ plan for December, giving gamers a chance to buy a gift for an online buddy or to pick up some stuff for themselves if they’re strapped for cash after buying presents.
The first deal is for the Halo Legendary map pack which will be available for 400 MS points or $5 real world cash. That’s a discount of 200 points which begins on Tuesday at 9AM pacific time until next Monday when a new item will go on sale.