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Ubisoft: Rainbow 6: Patriot's still in development, could be a next-gen title
Little has been said about the upcoming Rainbow 6: Patriots anti-terrorism shooter since word came that three of the top developers had left the team in March, but Ubisoft's CEO tells polygon that the game is still in development and could be headed for a next-gen release.
"The only thing I can say is that we have a good team working on it, and it's really looking good," Ubisoft's chairman and CEO Yves Guillemot told Polygon. "So when it will come, it will surpise the industry."
When asked if the game will be a next generation title, Guillemot said he couldn't confirm that but "there's a good chance it can be."
In the game, international counter-terrorism unit, codenamed Rainbow, is called in to New York to capture or kill a home-grown terrorist group called "True Patriot." The group is attacjing the city on behalf of the victims of economic inequality.
Rainbow 6: Patriots remains listed as a 2013 game in development for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Halo 4 "Forge Island" Map is available now for Free
Map was originally slated to be released April 11, 2013, but 343 Industries has pushed the release date of the map to March 29, 2013. You can download the map now on Xbox live, and through Halo Waypoint
Forge Island is a great map for players that like to fool around forge mode. This map is an ideal map for players that like to create stuff on Forge. Users in past Halo have created some amazing maps in forge mode, so me personally can't wait to see user driven content being pumped out of this map
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| Map might look band, but creativity for this map is endless |
Call of Duty Black Ops 2 adding microtransaction to PS3 and PC
Microtransactions isn't a new thing for Black Ops because it has been previously released on the Xbox 360 beforehand. Black Ops 2 players were able to purcahse in game perks like extra slots to create more classes, and more space to upload images and videos to their channels. The price for adding these perks to your game were 160 Microsoft points ($2 US Dollars)
These types of microtransactions are about to be released on the PS3 and PC versions of Black Ops 2. This will all be released for the PS3 and the PC version of Black Ops 2 on April 12, 2013. Also gamers on these platforms will be able to download Nuketown 2025 for free on April 12.
I know many gamers do not like the thought of microtransactions being involved in their games. In this case I don't mind because it doesn't provide players with unfair competitive advantage. Games that have these transactions that creates a pay to win incentive for gamers to go through microtransactions. Its great that this is only cosmetic bonuses because these are stuff I am sure Black Ops 2 gamers are willing to purchase. Many do complain that they need more class slots, and space to upload videos and images to their channel. In the future I hope Activision doesn't push gamers to go through microtransactions to obtain more class slots when the game launches. I hope they continue to go with this route that allows gamers to obtain these class slots through their prestige system. Rather than having players pay for class slots, and give players the options to obtain classes if they want to pay for it
These types of microtransactions are about to be released on the PS3 and PC versions of Black Ops 2. This will all be released for the PS3 and the PC version of Black Ops 2 on April 12, 2013. Also gamers on these platforms will be able to download Nuketown 2025 for free on April 12.
I know many gamers do not like the thought of microtransactions being involved in their games. In this case I don't mind because it doesn't provide players with unfair competitive advantage. Games that have these transactions that creates a pay to win incentive for gamers to go through microtransactions. Its great that this is only cosmetic bonuses because these are stuff I am sure Black Ops 2 gamers are willing to purchase. Many do complain that they need more class slots, and space to upload videos and images to their channel. In the future I hope Activision doesn't push gamers to go through microtransactions to obtain more class slots when the game launches. I hope they continue to go with this route that allows gamers to obtain these class slots through their prestige system. Rather than having players pay for class slots, and give players the options to obtain classes if they want to pay for it
Battlefield 4 Official 17 minute gameplay video thoughts
By: Brenden Mitchell
Finally the gameplay has been revealed for Battlefield 4, and its looking to be running on the Frostbite 3.0 engine. So far this game looks like to be the best FPS game this gen, and looks to be a contender for game of the year of 2013.
In this video we can clearly see that the campaign is going to have a production value that rivals a AAA Hollywood action flick. Call of Duty has been no far its high octane campaign, but Battlefield 4 looks like it can surpass it. It feels like you are right in the moment when you hear civilians scream when the bad guys are running a muck on the city. The guns used in the video have such good sound quality, and they look great. Another thing that is good to note is that your ally AI in this game look to be pretty smart. Its great to see AI taking down the enemy rather than them being useless. Voice overs done in this game seemed to have improved to what it was in Battlefield 3. Its great seeing squadmates conversing with each other, it just adds to the realism of the game.
Graphics look much improved and the Frostbite 3.0 engine add such great physics to the game. Its crazy seeing rocks crumble, the explosion effects, recoil, and enemies getting hit. You can see so much detail in the game like great smoke effects, dust being blown from a helicopter, and so many little details going on at the screen at the same time. The lighting in the game looks amazing, and it looks just beautiful when action is happening indoor
What I really want to know how is this game going to look on the PS3 and Xbox 360, plus how great it will look on the PS4 and next gen Xbox. Its not looking good for Nintendo fans because this game will most likely not be released on the Wii U. This game is most likely coming out in the Fall 2013. As Bart Scott will say "CAN'T WAIT" because this is my most anticipated game I want to play of the year
- Check out my thoughts on the first Battlefield 4 reveal trailer here
Click here to see analysis on first Battlefield 4 reveal trailer
Finally the gameplay has been revealed for Battlefield 4, and its looking to be running on the Frostbite 3.0 engine. So far this game looks like to be the best FPS game this gen, and looks to be a contender for game of the year of 2013.
In this video we can clearly see that the campaign is going to have a production value that rivals a AAA Hollywood action flick. Call of Duty has been no far its high octane campaign, but Battlefield 4 looks like it can surpass it. It feels like you are right in the moment when you hear civilians scream when the bad guys are running a muck on the city. The guns used in the video have such good sound quality, and they look great. Another thing that is good to note is that your ally AI in this game look to be pretty smart. Its great to see AI taking down the enemy rather than them being useless. Voice overs done in this game seemed to have improved to what it was in Battlefield 3. Its great seeing squadmates conversing with each other, it just adds to the realism of the game.
Graphics look much improved and the Frostbite 3.0 engine add such great physics to the game. Its crazy seeing rocks crumble, the explosion effects, recoil, and enemies getting hit. You can see so much detail in the game like great smoke effects, dust being blown from a helicopter, and so many little details going on at the screen at the same time. The lighting in the game looks amazing, and it looks just beautiful when action is happening indoor
What I really want to know how is this game going to look on the PS3 and Xbox 360, plus how great it will look on the PS4 and next gen Xbox. Its not looking good for Nintendo fans because this game will most likely not be released on the Wii U. This game is most likely coming out in the Fall 2013. As Bart Scott will say "CAN'T WAIT" because this is my most anticipated game I want to play of the year
- Check out my thoughts on the first Battlefield 4 reveal trailer here
Click here to see analysis on first Battlefield 4 reveal trailer
Battlefield 3 "Endgame" DLC launches today
Battlefield 3: End Game delivers some of the most high-speed warfare to date across four vast maps. Race through enemy lines using the new dirt bike, bringing speed and agility to the Battlefield, or fight back aerial assaults with new lightweight AA vehicles. Coordinate lightning fast attacks and defenses in the return of the classic Capture The Flag game mode. In the skies, the new dropship introduces the ability to turn the tide with rapid deployment air drops of troop transports
Source Major Nelson
This map pack looks really great, and it looks like its bringing back Battlefield back to its roots. I really like how they are bringing back capture the flag game type because I feel that game type brings in very competitive matches to FPS games. The maps looks like they can create a lot of havoc and destruction which Battlefield fans crave. This is a great map pack to end the good maps Dice has pumped out of this game. Right now all eyes are on Battlefield 4, so it was great for Dice to release this map pack for Battlefield 3 fans.
Map pack cost 1200 Microsoft points, $15 on PSN and PC
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| Map looks great, that is a great picture to paint in gamers' mind |
Battlefield 4 Reveal trailer
The official reveal trailer for battlefield 4 has been released. We can already see this game is going to have high octane action. Its amazing the graphics that are being displayed in this game. It looks like some PC gamers might have to upgrade their rigs to experience this game at its finest. The terrain and physics look much improved than Battlefield 3's physics and terrain. One last thing there is so much action going on in the screen right now, this trailer is for sure being showcased on the PC.
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| Screenshot of Battlefield 4 that were leaked earlier |
The song being played in this trailer is Jay Z ft Rihanna and Kanye West- Run This Town . This trialer shows that Dice wants to go for the crown for the top FPS game of the year. This game is slated to come out in the fall it will be available on the Xbox 360, PS3, and the PC. This game might be ported over to the PS4 and next gen Xbox console. Hopefully this game can come out for the Wii U because they need more AAA FPS games on their console
Battlefield 4 Screenshots have leaked
The official Battlefield website have leaked screenshots to Battlefield 4 by accident. There is suppose to be a reveal event this week, that will show off the trailer to the highly anticipated blockbuster FPS game. It is rumored to be using the frostbite 3.0 engine. Which will showcase amazing graphics and physics in the game. This game is most likely coming out in the fall 2013.
Here are the screenshots that have leaked below
Stay tuned to our blog, and we will update you with the reveal trailer
Here are the screenshots that have leaked below
Stay tuned to our blog, and we will update you with the reveal trailer
Call of Duty Black Ops: MLG Dallas Grand Final- Fairko vs Unite
Last week there was a very competitive call of duty black ops event hosed by MLG (Major League Gaming). Many teams came to this event, but the two teams in the final scrapped their way to the grandest stage of them all in Call of Duty Black Ops 2.
The match up is between Fairko vs Unite. These two teams are very popular in the Call of Duty pro circuit, so it was only fitting these two teams faced each other in the finals
Below is a video link of my favorite round in this match up. I believe round 5 was the funnest round to watch between these two teams
Also here is the final round in that battle
Winner of the event: Fairko Impact they showed the pro gaming community that they are the must beat team in Call of Duty Black Ops 2. This team's teamwork is just uncanny, and they are very skilled. It looks like they will be owning the MLG circuit for months to come. Being on the top means that many teams will be gunning for them, so they will have to make sure they are on their "A" game.
The match up is between Fairko vs Unite. These two teams are very popular in the Call of Duty pro circuit, so it was only fitting these two teams faced each other in the finals
Below is a video link of my favorite round in this match up. I believe round 5 was the funnest round to watch between these two teams
Also here is the final round in that battle
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| Fariko Impact Owned MLG Dallas this weekend proving they are an elite team in Call of Duty |
Are the Halo 4 Map Packs worth it?
Halo series has been known for its mulitplayer, and very well known for iconic maps in their games. Many Halo fans have been complaining about the map structures in their last 2 installments because they can't match up to the quality of Halo 2 and 3 maps.
With the launch of Halo 4 many feel that maps haven't lived up to the expectations of the Halo series. I feel that the maps are good and not great. The large maps in the game are great, but the quality drops when you play on medium to small size maps
343 Industries started their "War Games Pass", which means users that pay for a pass get access to these maps when they launch. It is bundled cheaper to get these maps rather than buying for each map pack individually.So far they have released the Crimson Map Pack
I feel that this map pack is not worth the admission because the maps don't really solve the problem of quality small and medium combat maps. It is not worth 800 Microsoft points, but I will still grab the map packs when they go on sale
343 Industries just released the "Majestic" map pack. This map pack is a much more improved map pack compared to the Crimson map pack. The maps are well designed and they create for great multiplayer moments
The majestic map pack is beautiful it is worth the 800 Microsoft points, but I still advise you to buy the Halo 4 War games pass. Reason why is you will get all the Halo map packs at a bundled price, and that can help users save money
There are other planned map packs coming out for Halo 4 so it will be smart to buy the War games pass. Just to have access on all of those maps, and increase your chances of playing these maps through matchmaking.
Here is a brief look at the Halo 4 "Castle" map pack that comes out on April 8, 2013
Right now some classic Halo maps have appeared in this game. Classic maps like Lockout has appeared through matchmaking by users recreating the map for users to play. They have also released griftabll maps in the game. At the moment Halo 4 mulitplayer has improved, and its a game many Halo fans to get back into. I feel that 343 has improved the mistakes they had at launch of the game
With the launch of Halo 4 many feel that maps haven't lived up to the expectations of the Halo series. I feel that the maps are good and not great. The large maps in the game are great, but the quality drops when you play on medium to small size maps
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| Halo 4 Map "Wreckage" landscape looks elegant |
343 Industries just released the "Majestic" map pack. This map pack is a much more improved map pack compared to the Crimson map pack. The maps are well designed and they create for great multiplayer moments
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| Monolith has that crystal blue persuasion because I am hooked on this map |
There are other planned map packs coming out for Halo 4 so it will be smart to buy the War games pass. Just to have access on all of those maps, and increase your chances of playing these maps through matchmaking.
Here is a brief look at the Halo 4 "Castle" map pack that comes out on April 8, 2013
Right now some classic Halo maps have appeared in this game. Classic maps like Lockout has appeared through matchmaking by users recreating the map for users to play. They have also released griftabll maps in the game. At the moment Halo 4 mulitplayer has improved, and its a game many Halo fans to get back into. I feel that 343 has improved the mistakes they had at launch of the game
The Call is MY Duty
Ahh Modern Warfare 3… It’s not a game for the weak ladies and gentlemen. It’s full of blood and guts! Haha I lied there’s no guts but there is blood… blood splats. Do you know how it feels to try and run up on someone of the opposing team to shank them and you get shot in the head!? Not nice my friend… not nice at all OR to be kill by grenade from some chump that is two stories high in a beat up building? But nothing and I mean NOTHING is worse than those immensely annoying twelve year old kids talking trash because they got one kill oh how they burn my soul.
Space Warfare; Killzone
While some games tend to concentrate on historical event to
base their games on such as the previous Call of Duty franchise, ultimately you
run out of wars to interpret.
Killzone has none of that. The imagination of the crew have permitted them to come up with a whole new realm; a futuristic world with extraterrestrial beings.
Killzone has become a First Person Shooter that would come up on any gamer’s list of the best games. It often was depicted as being better than the other games because of the realism of the gameplay. From the way the personas run to holding their weapons for aiming; the developers have thought of everything.
Killzone has none of that. The imagination of the crew have permitted them to come up with a whole new realm; a futuristic world with extraterrestrial beings.
Killzone has become a First Person Shooter that would come up on any gamer’s list of the best games. It often was depicted as being better than the other games because of the realism of the gameplay. From the way the personas run to holding their weapons for aiming; the developers have thought of everything.
Based in an era of Space colonization, the Helghast versus the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance features epic battles that I have had the opportunity to play. Tune in for a gameplay review.
"Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" Championships
CALL OF DUTY eSports
Call of Duty Championships
APRIL 5 - 7, 2013
Well, it seems that despite all the nagging from your parents, all those long hours of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 you've been playing might just pay off as Activison has announced the Call of Duty Championships. This spectacular global event is set to take place April 5-7 in Hollywood and the tournament will pit 32 teams of the best in the world to compete for a $1 million top prize.
The "Call of Duty" championships will be sponsored by Xbox to discover the best Xbox players of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" in the world. Teams from around the globe will compete for a huge winning purse and the bragging rights to call themselves the best. Teams will be drawn from several areas, including Xbox Live, Major League Gaming and the Electronic Sports League. Those interested in taking part and competing for a spot on Xbox Live can do so by registering for Call of Duty Elite.
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