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Mass Effect 3 Preview
Mass Effect 3 Preview
With just two weeks till Mass Effect 3 hits the stores, it seems like a good time to write up a preview for everyone to read up on! The third edition to the series is set to hit shelves on March 6th 2012, and the demo can be found on Xbox, PS3 and PC. The demo (Download Links) will give you an insight into the game, and some of the features it holds, as you play through 2 single player levels, and also access to the all-new co-op multiplayer is available. In this article I will go through some of the features of the game, so you guys know what to expect. Videos relating to each section will be linked under each section.
Mass Effect 3 will begin on Earth, with Commander Shepard on trial for the consequences of his/her actions in the Mass Effect 2 DLC pack Arrival. During the trial, Earth is attacked by Reapers. Faced with insurmountable odds, Shepard is forced to flee the planet in order to gather support from alien civilizations and mount a counter-attack while also having to deal with Cerberus, who have decided to turn against him/her.
Custom Arsenal
You may have thought that ME1 and 2 allowed you to build your character to your play style, but BioWare have stepped it up a level for ME3. You will be able to tailor your character and squad with dozens of unique and powerful weapons and abilities, each with upgrades and modifications. This will allow you to build up a unique load out in game, with a chose of weapons that all can “pimped up” with the mods that you wish to place on them and then you will be able to upgrade your weapon as you progress. This also applies to the armour that you and your squad will use, with a fully customisable character, so that you can maybe have a helmet that isn’t part of the same armour as your chest armour. And even the colour can be refined to your liking. You can also do the same sort of things with the abilities that you chose for you and your squad to run and wreak havoc with.
Video: http://www.youtube.c...?v=4L8NOHSC9ww/
You can find more details, and a list of some weapons and modifications here: http://masseffect.com/about/arsenal/
Ruthless and Intelligent Enemies
As you play through the game you will battle merciless enemies that will consistently challenge your best combat tactics and put you on the edge of your seat. The main enemy that you will recognise is the reapers, an ancient race that you encounter during the finale of ME2. They are ruthless, and also hugely bigger than you. And, it gets even worse, because these monsters bring other races from across the galaxy that have been forced into servants of war. You will also be pitted against some familiar groups, including: Ceberus, the human group that saved you in ME2, and also you old friends the Geth, an old group who seem to have their own mission.
Vidoe: http://www.youtube.c...?v=szIkBoj1G7s/
You can find more details, and a list of some enemies that you will face here: http://masseffect.com/about/enemies/
Adrenaline-Pumping Gameplay
If there is one thing the BioWare know how to do, it is keeping you immersed in a game till the very end. ME3 is no different, because you will feel every bullet impact, roll into cover, and unleash devastating heavy weapons in an intense and pulse-pounding action-shooter game. You will be fighting through the whole game, being incredibly outnumbered, but you must fight through with your elite squad and save Planet Earth from the Reapers; whilst making full use of the 6 different classes you can chose from at the beginning.
Video: http://www.youtube.c...?v=_STuujNowGg/
You can find more details here: http://masseffect.com/about/gameplay/
Interactive Storytelling
It is BioWare’s unique touch on their games: the player shapes the gamed based on their decisions in the cut-scenes with dialog. You will experience the beginning, middle, and end of an emotional story unlike any other, where the decisions you make completely shape how your game will turn out. With over 1000 different possible games, your game will be different to your mates, even if you just make one different decision. This however doesn’t mean that you can finish the game in over 1000 different ways, because that would just be ridiculous!
Vidoe: http://www.youtube.c...?v=bJu-u3zFMyk/
You can find more details, and a list of some locations that you will come across here: http://masseffect.com/about/story/
Integrated Co-Op Multiplayer
You’ve seen it all before, but you have to love it purely because it is Mass Effect. The introduction of the survival based multiplayer into ME3 is great to see from BioWare. You are on a team of up to 4 players, trying to beat waves of enemies that get increasingly difficult. You will get to chose a character with one of the classes that are found in the campaign, with the option to play as another race other than humans once you reach a high enough level. You can have lots of different characters, each tailored to different play styles and tactics. The question is, how long can you survive?
Vidoe: http://www.youtube.c...?v=1iTLFlkycGM/
The classes and races are to be found below:
You can find more details here: http://masseffect.co...ut/multiplayer/
Better With Kinect
Mass Effect 3 will see Xbox Kinect users being able to command Shepard’s actions and also those of their squad through voice command. You will also be able to use it to respond during dialog.
You can find more details here: http://masseffect.com/about/kinect/
Conclusion
Overall, from all the information that has been released in the build up to ME3 release, and having played the demo, I would say that BioWare are going to finish this epic trilogy on a bombshell, and do the series justice. The addition of multiplayer, and the kinect voice command are just two new features that will take the gameplay to a whole new level. And, they couldn't have much better press than being named the Most Anticipated Game of 2012.
This game is not going to be worth a miss, so make sure that you check it out when it is released into stores very soon!
Article by,
RGC Mozza
Soures:
http://masseffect.com/about/
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Twisted Metal Preview
Twisted Metal
February 14, 2012
Preview
Article by RGC Fate Holder
Calypso is back once again holding his vehicle combat tournament known as Twisted Metal. Contestants are selected from all over the world for this tournament all battling for the same prize, one wish granted by Calypso. Fuel up your vehicle's lock and load your guns its time for Twisted Metal.
The game it self has Single player story mode, as well as an online multiplayer.
Single player is Calypso's tournament, you can do this alone or embark on this mad quest with a friend in Co-op. You will be led by Sweet Tooth who will let nothing stop him from getting that wish. As the quest unfolds for the title Champion of Twisted Metal you will unfold the story of sick cast of characters.
Multiplayer you can take your battle online, and cause mass mayhem against other people from around the world. Customize your vehicle in Sweet Tooth's custom shop, with hundreds of custom items, you can use to create your own slaughter machine to take online. Not a whole bunch of map's for online but the one's it does have are huge and fun and give you countless hours of fun.
Twisted Metal is the longest running game series in Playstation history first being released back in 1995. I my self have not played this game yet. But from what i have read about it the story is not what everyone expected, but the online game play is amazingly fun. So as i always say don't let someone else's opinion make you buy or not buy a game. Rent it if all else fails. If you have never played any Twisted Metal game's this is a good place to start.
Characters:
The Brothers Grimm:
A boss you will have to face while doing Sweet Tooth's campaign story mode. Mr Grimm is one of the brothers
Calypso:
The man behind Twisted Metal, if you win the tournament he will grant you one wish.
DollFace:
An ex model, who wears a mask to cover up her injury's. Wants to win the wish to get what her heart desires.
Mr. Grimm:
One of the two Grimm brothers, wears a skull mask and rides a motorbike.
Sweet Tooth:
Has been in every Twisted Metal game, and has always been on the cover. My personal favorite.
Preacher:
Someone who does not like Calypso or who tournament.
There are no vehicle restrictions in the game, which means any character can drive any vehicle they want, Also they can customize the vehicle how they want with some options.
Vehicles
Axel:
Unlockable vehicle in the game, may be apart of the DLC.
Crimson Fury:
a sports car equip'd with flamethrowers, Incendiary, and Shock-wave's.
Darkside:
A Big truck with a ram as its primary weapon.
Death warrant:
Comes with chain guns and rockets:
Juggernaut:
Two allies can ride this vehicle together with mounted turrets. Speed is a issue with this vehicle.
Junkyard Dog:
a smaller truck with decent armor, bad selection for weapons and speed.
Kamikaze:
Japenese themed car with, EMP shock-wave, and flamethrowers.
Meat Wagon:
Has all mounted bombing Weapons
Outlaw:
Can have mounted Turrets, Blood missiles, and grenade launcher.
Reaper:
Mr Grimm's vehicle, has a mounted chainsaw.
Roadboat:
mounted magnetic weapons.
Roadkill:
Can have mounted chain-gun, and drops mines
Shadow:
Is able to use Death coffins as a weapon.
Sweet Tooth:
One of the better vehicles in the game, make sure to check it out.
Talon:
First ever chopper vehicle in the game, mounted weapons can cause max damage.
Vermin:
Has a rocket launcher that shoots Rats, not very good but armor is decent
Warthog:
Don't mind going slower then everyone else but love destruction? then warthog is the vehicle for you.
Sources:
Info:
Game Informer
Twisted metal website.
Images:
Twisted metal website
Google search.
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Skyrim Review
So I have been playing Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for close to 50 hours know and I feel I have enough experience to give this game a fair review. First off let me start by saying that this game is long! I have been playing for 50 hours and I feel that I have barely made a dent. The amount of quests to do in this game is incredible, just when you think you have finished a quest you are sent off to do something else. Sometimes it gets to the point of being overwhelming and frustrating to the point where I need to another game, cause my brain feels like its been turned to mush.
The graphics for Skyrim are very impressive... from a distance. Don't get me wrong the graphics are great for the scale of this game, setting up lush environments and depth that feels like it runs to the end of the world. The weapons have great detail to them and each weapon and armor has it own special look to it. The magic is also very detailed, lightning actually looks like lightning and flames look like flames. The problem is when you get close to larger objects they become very textile and unappealing to the eye. I feel this also leads into the other major problem with Skyrim. That problem is the map not fully loading and also the player getting stuck in really weird places.
This map problem isn't bad in the beginning but it becomes more and more noticeable as the game goes on. I have fallen through the map about a dozen times now and have gotten stuck under steps and in rocks a few time. When this happens all you can do is load your last save, which can be very frustrating if you don't save very often. The other major glitch I deal with often is buttons on my controller working For example I will be fighting with a sword and then switch to magic, then when I go back to my sword I cant swing it. This becomes very frustrating in big fights, but it doesn't happen very often.
Although the above glitches sometimes rear their ugly head the game-play is smooth and tight. Magic feels powerful and and a steady crutch. Weapons feel strong and the finishing moves are extremely satisfying. Upgrades make the weapons, bows, and magic feel even stronger. The upgrading is very detailed and planning your upgrades is very important or else you will be stuck with a whole lot useless perks. Combat for the most part is smooth, every so often the frame rate drops though. Magic enimes can be very frustrating because of the power and range but with the right equipment it can be overcome.
Overall I would give this game an A. This is the best game I have played in a while, I don't remember being this engrossed in a game since Mass Effect 2. I know its a good game because I think about it when I am not playing it. The only problem I have with this game is it has been in devolpment for years now and I know it's a huge game but these bugs are pretty bad and get worse as the game goes on.
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RGC SyNiKaL
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Review
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Release Date: February 7, 2012
Single Player:
The single player in Kingdoms of Amalur is an absolute magnificent experience. The story begins with the death of your character. If you have played the demo for this title, than you will already know how the story begins. The camera issues that were prevalent in that build are no longer there and what we have is an enormous, robust, and fun experience. I spent the first five hours or so of my adventure in the Kingdoms of Amalur becoming acquainted to the controls, which are extremely easy to pick up. After becoming acquainted and leaving the first area, I exited to the world map where at first glance after pressing the select button; I thought it looked smaller than what it should be. I was amazed, as I looked upon the map that by pressing the triangle button, it enables a fast travel system to access previously visited areas.
This will most likely become your suggested choice of travel throughout the game. After getting into some of the game’s main quests you will know that you have only just touched the surface. There are varieties of quests that you must complete. They range from stealing items, exploring caverns, to finding people or items, or playing delivery boy. You will be busy for hours after you finish the main storyline. In Kingdoms of Amalur there a lot of enemies that can kill you rather quickly whether it be bears, wolfs, or any other extra magical creature you may come across.
Traveling around the world is a pain at first because there is not a particularly fast way to get from town to town until you reach it the first time to enable fast travel. The story is very deep with characters that are weird, quirky and interesting. These characters may even join up with you at times and help you in battles against bosses or lead you to your next objective. As you progress, you will obtain information in your quest, of a dark lord that wants to murder you because you alone have the ability to change people’s fates. You gained this ability because of your resurrection from the well of souls. Your reincarnation into your body allows you to change fate’s design and unravels what fate previously had planned as your told by the Ysa. You will traverse dangerous jungles and deserts while facing dangerously strong trolls and bosses.
Gameplay:
The gameplay in this game is great and the first aspect of the game that i know most RPG fans would want to know about is the character progression that essentially has three areas to it. When you max out your experience bar, you will see it after killing an enemy or completing an objective. It grants you the opportunity to level up. Leveling up goes through three processes, skills, upgrade points, and destinies. First, you have one upgrade point to upgrade your skills. What you chose to upgrade depends on your character preference. You can choose to upgrade skills such as alchemy, stealth, blacksmithing and others. After that you are given three skills points to upgrade stats for either the might, sorcerer, or finesse abilities for the type of character that you are controlling. These can be distributed anyway you want. This allows you to create a character that is versatile of centered on a deciding trait.
Combat in KOA is not the best as it mostly involves you hacking and slashing away enemies, but there is more to it than you would expect from RPG’s with gameplay like this. You can map items to a quick select wheel that will allow you to use them at a moment’s notice. There are also magical wells that have buffers that you can use for a limited time so that you will able to handle tougher enemies in certain areas.
Treasures are abundant in the world, as you will find chests that you can loot, steal from, dispel magic spells and lock pick to obtain the treasures. There are tons of items that you can obtain while in Amalur. These items help to construct new items, armor, and weapons that will need. It will not be easy to make all of these products, as it will require many rare materials. There is a load more that you can do as you enter into the world such as crafting potions by alchemy benches and other more advanced crafting techniques. This also holds true for weapons and armor, as you have to maintain their durability.
Presentation:
The graphics in the game are very reminiscent of world of warcraft. Models are well polished and the creation of your character allows you to create practically anything that your heart desires. There is also the option in the settings menu to disable your helmet. This allows you to play the game with a helmet equipped but, not visible for the player. You do not have to worry, as you will still have the bonuses of the equipped helmet.
If you gotten a chance to get the Mass Effect bonuses you will be please to know that it looks spectacular and comes in very handy when fighting early on in the game. You will be please to know that any alteration to armor done in the inventory screen will appear in game immediately. Weapons that have special attributes on them will also show themselves when you have them equipped. If an ice sword is on your back, you will see the elemental effects of that weapon.
Controls:
The controls are very easy to become acquainted with; you will have a plentiful amount of skills that you will be able to obtain. You can unlock four different types of magic that to be used against enemies..
The combat is basic, because at its core it is a basic hack and slash Rpg with a little extra added into the mix. It plays like your above average hack and slash with a few un-lockable combos that you get when you level up your character in the game. Blocking or parrying attacks is done by pressing the L1 button and stealth mode can be initiated by pressing the R2 button, it’s in your best interest to remember that as you will need to have a higher level stealth skill to sneak up and behind enemies to become undetected. For the most part the controls are solid. The only problem that I had personally was at times the camera angels for battles became unbalanced and had it positioned in a way that was not the best for fighting. It was a minor annoyances but nothing that would hinder the overall experience of the game.
Sound:
The best part of the game in my personal opinion is the sound of the game. The story telling and voice acting of this title really makes it seem like you are on an epic adventure to save everything that you know and love. The narration is really well done and really helps with the story telling aspect of the game that it is portraying.
The ambient music is spectacular as it gives you a mysterious feel to the areas you enter. The ominous music at times are neither ground breaking or awe inspiring but it does allow you to immerse yourself within the world and to be better equipped for what lies ahead. It is a pleasure to hear your blade slashing and the groans of you slaying an enemy, it has honestly very well done.
Pros:
Great Storyline, well developed and in-depth character level progression, and a fun character customization.
Replay value and difficulty levels that can change to your liking.
Many side quests aside from the main story that can keep you adventuring for hours and hours on end.
Great fast travel system that helps cut down on walking from place to place.
Cons:
Load screens in houses, and entry into areas can get mighty annoying and long at times.
Minor glitches and some slowdown can occur from rendering but nothing to severe that will hinder your experience.
Final Thoughts:
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a massive game. As soon as you begin your journey, you will know that this is going to be a massive exploration adventure for the user to enjoy. You may be an addict to Skyrim right now but rest assure this game will shatter the precious relationship you and Skyrim have made. If you love, enthralling and massive storylines with an abundance of side-quests to keep you busy for a while than this is definitely the game for you. Enjoy the best game of this caliber.
Final Score:
I give Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning 4.5 of 5
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RGC Muska
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Assassins Creed: Revelations
Assassins Creed: Revelations
A game from all new heights...
The gorgeous city of Constantinople takes center stage for another historical adventure with Ezio Auditore di firenze, do you dare step into the shoes of him?
Even the greatest hero's cant live forever, and so it goes for Ezio Auditore di firenze to step aside to make room for new champions. This is another brain busting addition to the Assassins Creed series, and it unleashes you into a visually stunning re-created 16th century Constantinople, if you dont have this game then you should be free running across roofs to get it!
Like many game sequels, Revelations gives but also also takes, so you lose certain elements like the ability to ride horses, but gain elements like the ability to craft bombs plus alot more. Expectedly, Revelations isn't just Ezio's story, it's also Desmond's, if you dont remember Desmond then he's a Bartender-come-assassin whose mind is probed to discover truth's that could potentially prevent the earth's destruction.
There are many things that many people like about this game, e.g. Den/tower defense, Control your own assassins!, Rank up and assign your assassins job's and Den's to defend!
^Den/Tower Defense^
As a commercial host might say "But wait!, there's more!" Now you can craft bombs out of ingredients that you find in chests, find on people's dead body's and earn for completing contracts. It's a simple process; you just go to a crafting station, Which you can find in many places around city's, select the right ingredients, and voila: you have some nice bombs, the bombs you can create might spew poison into the air or just simply explode as a good and trusty bomb should.
Brotherhood launched a new multiplayer component to the series and it returns to Revelations, but with quite a few additions, there are new characters with new special abilities, maps, modes and other changes, but the core mechanics remain the same. In many cases, you are assigned a target and you must identify him/her as they slink through the crowds, trying to remain undetected. The map gives you only a rough idea of the targets location, so you have to keep your senses keen. Of course you also need to refrain from giving yourself away to your assigned target, slinking through crowds and standing near identical crowd members. Some new modes take different tactics. In death match the proximity radar is gone, as are the clones that make it easier to stay hidden. That mode is entertaining but simple and it doesn't result in the kind of tension boasted in other game modes.
In my opinion, this game is a good buy and i would definitely reccomend it to other people and friends, i really like it and i would score it a 9/10!
Hope you enjoyed my review!
~James Out!~
Sources Used
Gamespot.com
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Battalion League
As asked, this is an article where I’m going to explain in detail how the Battalion League is going to work. It is the first competition of its kind in RGC, and I don’t doubt that it will live up to the same high standards of the rest of the events that are hosted. However, this one is on a much larger scale, with all the Battalions battling for the crown of the tournament, and the bragging rights that come with this.
The rules are simple! If it’s in the game then you can use it, as your team of six fights for victory. There are no restrictions on what guns, or perks you use. Each team will consist of six players, and four subs, and please note that each team can transfer people into their squad for others only three times in the whole competition. Only under special circumstances will teams be given extra transfers.
You will face four different game modes:
-Capture the Flag
-Search and Destroy
-Kill Confirmed
-Domination
These game modes will take place on the following maps:
-Seatown
-Dome
-Arkaden
-Bootleg
-Carbon
-Hardhat
-Lockdown
-Underground
Let’s get onto the thing that you all care about though, how do you win the Battalion League do I hear you ask? Each team will play all the others and will gain a bye for one week. This is now where the conferences come in; the top three teams in the ARConference and the NRConference will then progress to the playoffs. The top team automatically gains a place in the Championship Game, but the teams placed in second and third will have to fight for their place in their conferences’ Championship Game. The Champions will then go on to face each other in the final, winner takes everything game!
Each game will be will be overseen by a referee, and stats will be taken down to find the MVPs of each game/week, and leader boards will be created to show the best players in different areas of the game. Also, the Machinima Team will go through videos of each game to find the best clips of the week, however please note that not all games will be put up in full.
Using this information gathered, an Allstar Team will be formed at the end of the tournament to face a Leadership Team in the ultimate battle! This is not to be missed, and I’m guessing it will be posted up on the site for viewing afterwards!
I suppose we better finish on the prices, I know you all want your hands on them! The winning team will receive an award and a customised signature for each team member, with another award and sig available to the Battalion that team represents. The top price that you can aspire to achieve is the title of Season MVP, which comes with a bucket load of MS Points, a unique award, and your very signature.
More details, such as which conference each Battalion is in, the schedule of your matches, or just the rules can be found in the Battalion League Subforum, in the Event Staff Forum. And, ask through this forum any questions that are on your mind, instead of bombarding individual Event Staff with messages.
So, what are you waiting for people? Get your teams signed up today!
Article by,
RGC Mozza.
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