Yo yo yo! Welcome to the lean, mean n00bcast 15. In this episode we cover the Xbox One reveal and what we thought about the things Microsoft has shown us thus far. Is it the One console you’ll need this generation? Or is it going to fall flat compared to the awesomeness of the PlayStation 4? We also cover their controversial used game policy, [...]
Genre-blending games somehow always manage to strike a chord with me, from Mass Effect to Borderlands to Blood Bowl to Activision’s BattleZone (look it up). So it is with Dungeon Hearts, a very time-sensitive puzzler with an RPG veneer that’s simple to learn, but I’ve had a hard time mastering.
Being a gamer is all about picking up a Dualshock, 360 controller, GamePad, etc., and sinking a few hours into the latest big release, right? It’s all about trying to keep your bleary, bloodshot eyes open at 2.30am whilst trying one last time to beat that damn final boss, right? It’s all about trading trash-talk with your friends online on [...]
I know what some of you are thinking? I just want to play video games; why would I want to watch a show about them? Well, if you are like me, I LOVE video games. I love them. I have been playing them since I was a child and I can’t get enough of them…but sadly, I don’t really have [...]
So how did the writing staff working for one of the most successful developers in history, on one of the most anticipated games in history manage to take a simple, timeless theme and blow it? Stay awhile, and listen. Just over a year ago, Blizzard opened a portal to Hell and unleashed Diablo III upon an expectant but unprepared world, [...]
Much has been made of the news that Nintendo will not participate in a major Electronic Entertainment Expo conference this year. Many people (myself included) see this as Nintendo conceding defeat to Microsoft and Sony, both of whom are expected to show off more of their next generation consoles. Along with the Wii U’s sales falling flat, is this really [...]
As soon as they step into the blood-soaked boots of the master assassin Daud, The Knife of Dunwall’s protagonist, players will remember what made Dishonored so great. Released a scant half-year ago, Dishonored captured our grimy, murderous hearts with its exciting, innovative gameplay, gorgeous design, and unusual world. This time around, as players control the infamous assassin whose murder of the [...]
Full disclosure: I never played the first Sanctum game. I’ve previously mentioned my affection for genre-blending hybrid concepts, and the Sanctum series seeks to combine tower defense with FPS and a class-based, co-op focus. Without the frame of reference of its predecessor, I couldn’t help doing the compare-and-contrast exercise with Dungeon Defenders, another class-based, co-op, tower defense title that presents [...]
Today, Microsoft has decided to try and provide some direction after an overwhelmingly negative response to the Xbox One unveiling. Microsoft has said that gamers, will in fact, not have to pay a free to reactivate used games. That fee will instead be paid by the retailer. However, this limits the people you can purchase software from because they will [...]
Capcom has just released a new trailer featuring Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara’s Dwarf class. The game was quite a bit of fun when we played it at PAX East 2013. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is due in June on PSN, Xbox Live [...]
If you are looking for a gift for that special someone who loves racing games, this might just be the ultimate exclusive ever. Introducing the latest PlayStation 3 exclusive edition, the GRID 2 Mono Edition, which includes, for one lucky gamer, the following: A copy of GRID 2 for PlayStation 3 including bespoke artwork An actual 170 mph BAC Mono supercar [...]
Earlier this month, a leak revealed SimCity’s next expansion but EA never confirmed the leak; until today. EA has just confirmed that amusement parks will be coming to SimCity as DLC on May 28th. At this point in time there is no pricing information available. Amusement parks have to be built and organizing it is almost a game in-and-of itself. [...]
Today Chillingo, EA’s leading independent mobile games publisher, has announced that they will be partnering with Ninja Theory to publish a new mobile game for the iOS and Android, called Fightback. Fightback will be Ninja Theory’s first attempt at publishing a mobile game. Fightback is a free-to-play, neon filled, action game with a “striking 80s action movie vibe and a [...]
A few days ago, Amazon showed off the placeholders for the new box art for Xbox One games. As it turns out, they aren’t that far off. Today, Microsoft released the box art for Forza Motorsport 5 and it shows off the final design of the game. We have to say that it looks a lot better than the 360 [...]
Atlus has just released a new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei IV. Here is how Atlus describes the video: Shin Megami Tensei IV features new demons, dungeons, new story arcs and more. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. The game will release on July 16, 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS
With the unveiling of both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, questions have been raised concerning the remaining life of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. During the Stifel 2013 Tech Conference, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said Electronic Arts plans on supporting current-gen consoles until 2017. This makes sense considering the massive install-base the current generation has. What do you [...]
Today on Amazon Germany, a placeholder for Mirror’s Edge 2 showed up on the site. This should be treated as a rumor since placeholders are used all the time. However, this is a good indication that the game is being working on and that we may see something about it at E3 this year. Keep your fingers crossed and stay [...]
Square Enix has just announced that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be getting a collector’s edition and the details are now available. The collector edition will be available for the PlayStation 3 and the PC. Customers who pre-order the standard or collector’s edition will receive early access to the game plus special in-game items, including a Cait Sith Doll [...]
Today, Microsoft has decided to try and provide some direction after an overwhelmingly negative response to the Xbox One unveiling. Microsoft has said that gamers, will in fact, not have to pay a free to reactivate used games. That fee will instead be paid by the retailer. However, this limits the people you can purchase software from because they will [...]
I know what some of you are thinking? I just want to play video games; why would I want to watch a show about them? Well, if you are like me, I LOVE video games. I love them. I have been playing them since I was a child and I can’t get enough of them…but sadly, I don’t really have [...]
Being a gamer is all about picking up a Dualshock, 360 controller, GamePad, etc., and sinking a few hours into the latest big release, right? It’s all about trying to keep your bleary, bloodshot eyes open at 2.30am whilst trying one last time to beat that damn final boss, right? It’s all about trading trash-talk with your friends online on [...]
Genre-blending games somehow always manage to strike a chord with me, from Mass Effect to Borderlands to Blood Bowl to Activision’s BattleZone (look it up). So it is with Dungeon Hearts, a very time-sensitive puzzler with an RPG veneer that’s simple to learn, but I’ve had a hard time mastering.
Today, Microsoft has decided to try and provide some direction after an overwhelmingly negative response to the Xbox One unveiling. Microsoft has said that gamers, will in fact, not have to pay a free to reactivate used games. That fee will instead be paid by the retailer. However, this limits the people you can purchase software from because they will [...]
Read more ›Capcom has just released a new trailer featuring Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara’s Dwarf class. The game was quite a bit of fun when we played it at PAX East 2013. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is due in June on PSN, Xbox Live [...]
Read more ›If you are looking for a gift for that special someone who loves racing games, this might just be the ultimate exclusive ever. Introducing the latest PlayStation 3 exclusive edition, the GRID 2 Mono Edition, which includes, for one lucky gamer, the following: A copy of GRID 2 for PlayStation 3 including bespoke artwork An actual 170 mph BAC Mono supercar [...]
Read more ›Earlier this month, a leak revealed SimCity’s next expansion but EA never confirmed the leak; until today. EA has just confirmed that amusement parks will be coming to SimCity as DLC on May 28th. At this point in time there is no pricing information available. Amusement parks have to be built and organizing it is almost a game in-and-of itself. [...]
Read more ›Today Chillingo, EA’s leading independent mobile games publisher, has announced that they will be partnering with Ninja Theory to publish a new mobile game for the iOS and Android, called Fightback. Fightback will be Ninja Theory’s first attempt at publishing a mobile game. Fightback is a free-to-play, neon filled, action game with a “striking 80s action movie vibe and a [...]
Read more ›A few days ago, Amazon showed off the placeholders for the new box art for Xbox One games. As it turns out, they aren’t that far off. Today, Microsoft released the box art for Forza Motorsport 5 and it shows off the final design of the game. We have to say that it looks a lot better than the 360 [...]
Read more ›Atlus has just released a new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei IV. Here is how Atlus describes the video: Shin Megami Tensei IV features new demons, dungeons, new story arcs and more. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. The game will release on July 16, 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS
Read more ›With the unveiling of both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, questions have been raised concerning the remaining life of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. During the Stifel 2013 Tech Conference, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said Electronic Arts plans on supporting current-gen consoles until 2017. This makes sense considering the massive install-base the current generation has. What do you [...]
Read more ›Today on Amazon Germany, a placeholder for Mirror’s Edge 2 showed up on the site. This should be treated as a rumor since placeholders are used all the time. However, this is a good indication that the game is being working on and that we may see something about it at E3 this year. Keep your fingers crossed and stay [...]
Read more ›Square Enix has just announced that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be getting a collector’s edition and the details are now available. The collector edition will be available for the PlayStation 3 and the PC. Customers who pre-order the standard or collector’s edition will receive early access to the game plus special in-game items, including a Cait Sith Doll [...]
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