Comment on Dungeon Master-style game by thesis

post from Mattias Gustavsson on 18 April 2011 11:56:12 PM. © Mattias Gustavsson

thesis wrote: This is good that you do such superior release referring to this good post.[...]

Read The Full Article:
Blog/Entries/DungeonMaster-stylegame.php

Add to del.icio.us

Digg this

Post to Furl

Add to reddit

Add to myYahoo!

Neo Geo made of wood! I wanna sex it!

post from Destructoid on 18 April 2011 11:06:32 PM. © Destructoid

Neo Geo made of wood! I wanna sex it! screenshot

Analogue Interactive is a new retro gaming online store has opened up. As of right now, the only item available for order is a custom-built Neo Geo made entirely out of walnut.

God damn.

Isn't that just the most beautiful thing you've ever seen? It ships in May, plays every single MVS game, and works with all Neo Geo controllers. It's also pretty pricey at $649, but... just...

LOOK AT IT, DAMN YOU!!! LOOK AT IT!!!

Read The Full Article:

Digg this

Monday Mind Teaser: Otomata

post from Destructoid on 18 April 2011 11:06:32 PM. © Destructoid

Monday Mind Teaser: Otomata screenshot

Since you guys liked Sembeo sound matrix so much, here's another spatial sound synthesizer program that lets you create music. This one feels slightly more like a game in that each note has an intended direction to it, so by planning out where collisions will occur you can control more complex sounds, although after a few collisions it's mostly a case of sitting back and enjoying your song as it takes on a life of its own.

Here's one of the simple tracks I came up with. By random luck the note in the second column from the left never seems to leave its column, thus acting as the foundation for the backbone tempo while the other notes subtly change directional patterns every few seconds, serving as a playlist that seemingly has yet to repeat after five minutes of play time so far.

You can play EarSlap's Otomata here. Share your clever creations in the comments or send me Monday Mind Teaser game suggestions on Twitter!

Read The Full Article:

Digg this

Cubetastic

post from Escape Games 24 on 18 April 2011 10:06:15 PM. © Escape Games 24

Cube Tastic is another addicting and challenging brain teaser downloadable puzzle games from Download Games 24. Cubetastic brings you into a world of cubes made up of different cells and colors. Find a path to the goal by turning and recombining the cells of the cube. To solve each level you'll need to utilize the 3rd dimension. This may be the hardest and most challenging puzzle game ever

Read The Full Article:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escapegames24/~3/7a8ZTAruc7k/cubetastic-walkthroug
h.html

Digg this

New releases: Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, Conduit 2
and more

post from Destructoid on 18 April 2011 10:06:09 PM. © Destructoid

New releases: Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, Conduit 2 and more screenshot

Can't see the video? Click here

Portal 2 has finally arrived! New story, co-op and Cave Johnson! The entire Internet is not going to stop talking about this game for months so you better get on the bandwagon as soon as possible.

Other biggies this week include Conduit 2, Mortal Kombat and SOCOM 4. What's looking sw33t to you?

X360: Section 8: Prejudice, Portal 2, Mortal Kombat

PC: Portal 2

Wii: Remington Super Slam Hunting: Alaska, My Little Baby, Conduit 2

PSP: Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection,

PS3: Arcana Heart 3, Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy HD, Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs

Conduit 2 (Wii)

Can't see the video? Click here

Portal 2 (PC, Xbox 360, Xbox 360, Mac)

Can't see the video? Click here

Mortal Kombat (Xbox 360, PS3)

Can't see the video? Click here

SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs (PS3)

Can't see the video? Click here

Section 8: Prejudice (X360)

Can't see the video? Click here

Read The Full Article:

Digg this

MDK2 ready for WiiWare on May 9

post from Destructoid on 18 April 2011 10:06:09 PM. © Destructoid

MDK2 ready for WiiWare on May 9 screenshot

Here's something you might have totally forgotten. Last year, we mentioned that BioWare-developed cult classic MDK2 was receiving a WiiWare port. It was admittedly a strange announcement; as with most outlandish WiiWare news, I expected this title to disperse into the vapor.

Well, the game is ready, and according to its WiiWare page, it's set to come out on May 9 for 1000 Nintendo bucks. From the trailer and screens available, it doesn't look like MDK2 has received much in the way of visual upgrades, but that's to be expected given that this is friggin' WiiWare we're talking about.

I personally haven't played either MDK, but I've heard great things about the series. There's a six-legged dog with a gun and a dude wearing a massive penis helmet. That's gotta be worth consideration, right?

Read The Full Article:

Digg this

Cubetastic Walkthrough

post from Escape Games 24 on 18 April 2011 09:08:23 PM. © Escape Games 24

Digg this

Aaamaazing!: The world's in my hands now

Aaamaazing!: The world's in my hands now screenshot

_{[Monthly Musing promotions continue! Today, Dreamweaver explains how Final Fantasy Tactics Advance's story resonated with him, and really drew him into the gaming experience. Want to see your own work on the front page? Go ahead and write a blog while there's still time! -- JRo]}

What if there was a world we can all retreat to? What if there was a place filled with magic and wonder just waiting to be experienced? What if we can go there with our friends and vanquish vile beasts, earning recognition all across the land? What if we can finally be heroes? What if... That place actually exist?

I've stepped into the world of Ivalice. I've made new friends among old. I've made magic appear in the palm of my hands, slayed beasts with twin swords, and became the envy of all the clans that aren't a part of us. And best of all... I've made memories that'll last a lifetime, and then some. This is my story into that world: How I came across it, what I did, and why I loved it so much.

Prelude
When I was younger, before the internet became the huge sensation it is today, I relied on word of mouth and cover art/ back cover advertising to decide what games I wanted to play. Whenever I had what I assumed to be a good amount of money, I'd ask my friends what games they'd recommend to me. However, my friends weren't as "game-minded" as I, so naturally, they didn't have much to say, but one of my friends did, and that's because he had a subscription to Nintendo Power. Now, we don't think about it much now, but back then, game magazines was like the Book of Knowledge when it came to video games, whether it was the reviews or cheat codes.

The problem is though is that I didn't have a subscription to Nintendo Power, nor would my parents want me to have one, so instead, I'd buy the issues that my friend received. Sure, it seems like a stupid idea now, but some of those magazines lead me to play some of the greatest video games I've ever played, so I never regretted it. One old issue he was selling had Final Fantasy Tactics Advance on it and, after my exposure to Tales of Symphonia , seemed like an interesting read. After I paid him his five bucks, I sat in the cafeteria of my school, not even bothering to eat, and read the cover story from the first capital letter to the very last period. I was so enthralled by the video game that I simply had to have it, and lucky me, my friend, who "Never Let Me Down," after seeing that I've become so interested in that game, offered his cartridge to me for only five more dollars.

Needless to say I snatched that up. Sure, that money was supposed to last me the rest of the week for lunch, but I didn't care: I eagerly handed him a crisp five dollar bill, cradled the GBA cartridge, and tapped my foot repeatedly (much to the annoyance to others) in anticipation of the school bell to ring. Once I headed home and walked through the door, I'd tossed my backpack loaded with school work I neglected to do to the side, kicked out the sweaty shoes that was plagued from a nice jog home, and sat in my bed to play this "New Game." (Get it? It's a play on the phrase- You get it.)

"Show Me A Good Time"

Prelude: "Welcome to the World"

My day started pretty simple enough: A snowball fight after school. After learning how to play, my group of friends found an old book within the a local book store and we decided to get together to read it together. However, the adventure didn't last long as the book was written in a foreign language, so we all decided to leave what the book says to the imagination, and go to back for another day or school. But during that time, unbeknownst to us, the city street of "Saint Ivalice" transforms into the world of Ivalice, a place vastly different than the one we know, populated by mythical beings among the humans.

I wake up to this world confused, wondering what happened to my bedroom. I was eager to find my way home, so I set off from my starting point and explored the world, trying to grasp a sense of what's happening. It wasn't long before I encountered a walking lizard, who became angry at being called that and challenged me to a fight, something I had no intention of doing. But lo and behold, a judge appears out of nowhere to referee, and I was about to engage in something I didn't know how to do. It wasn't until a furry little creature by the name of Mont Blanc came up to offer his assistance, teaching me the way they battle. With his guidance, I won the fight, and walked away victorious, albeit still as confused as ever.

Once we went to a local pub to celebrate, Mont Blanc told me all about this world, Ivalice, where magic and mythical beings exist. I couldn't believe it: It was a world just like my friend Mewt had played in a video game. I tried to explain that I don't belong here, but no matter how much I talked about it, it didn't change the fact that I was still here, and so I stayed. During my stay, I learned about the rules and system of this world I honed my fighting skills, learned magic, formed the clan "Rangers," and took on odd jobs for petty cash until the big time arrived, where we fight for the real.

"Like Toy Soldiers"

Interlude: "Welcome to Heartbreak"
I've been in this world for so long that it started to become something of a grind: I've grown adjusted to how this world works. I've grown to understand the battle system, learning new combos and techniques as I go on. But I've also learned of new places and faces in my travels, and that's something you don't get adjusted to. But I miss my old world... I miss my old way of life... I miss my friends. But there's no time for heartbreak, as a new mission awaits... With one of my old friends as the rival.

Ritz, the white haired tomboy I know, had become a battle hardened red haired warrior, and despite my pleas to stop this confrontation, she refused, and we battled. Luckily for both of us, the rules ensured that none of us could kill each other, which is entirely possible with the arsenal of weapons and magic spells we had under of belts, but did I have to fight my friend? Aren't friends supposed to have each others' back no matter what?

After I emerged victorious, I wondered about her motives for fighting me. She tells me that it was for a job, but I know that there's more to it than that. And there was: She doesn't want to go back. She told me that she likes this world: She can wield magic, she isn't mocked for her white colored hair, and she has plenty of new friends. After her explanation, she takes her leave, and leaves me to ponder on what she just said: She doesn't want to leave? That's silly... This is a fantasy world; We can't stay forever...

Even though I wanted to.

The World According to Me

Final Act: "Unforgettable"

You know what happens when you start to enjoy an adventure? It's something akin finding a lost dog: You don't care for it initially, but once you name it and emotionally bonded, you never want to give it up even as the owner pries it from your hands. And that was the sad melancholy I felt as I continued on my journey playing this game: The more missions I accomplish, the closer I get to the end, and the sooner the adventure would end... But that's when I realized how amazing this game truly was.

This game had managed to allow me to become attached to it by showing me a world that an kid my age wants, but at the same time, gives the idea that an adventure such as this doesn't last forever, nor should it. If you were to take a peek at the hours of time spent playing the game, it reads 50 - 60 hours, but after restarting so many times in fear of reaching the end, it's actually more like 200 - 250. I liked the customization of this game: I can be whatever I wanted to be, be it a ninja, a mage, or a mixture of the two. I can place the cities, deserts, and forests where ever I wanted them to be. I could even choose to manipulate the laws during battle. But what I couldn't do was prolong the game much longer. "These Worries" are heavy...

You see, that's why this game was amazing: It was so amazing that I just didn't want it to end. But in the end, I decided to finally complete it, but as I watched the credits end, I realized that with every adventure ending, a new one can begin. So I shove the GBA to the side, and after stretching from the discomfort of lying down for so damn long, I opened up a new copy of Nintendo Power and begun looking for the next one.

Hey, gotta "Get Back" up, right?

Read The Full Article:

Digg this

Zodiac Riddle

Zodiac Riddle is another challenging brain teaser riddle game created by Kaan Kanat. "Hi guys, This is The Zodiac speaking. You will use .htm for this riddle. Oh, Sorry... Stupids cant play. So show me... Are you stupid? The answer for first one is the answer for first one..." Good luck and have fun! [Subbed by Jonthewatch, Bigtank, Nini xD]Play This Game

Read The Full Article:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/escapegames24/~3/kmXSLssb-qg/zodiac-riddle-walkthr
ough.html

Digg this

New Resident Evil announced… for Japanese social
network

New Resident Evil announced? for Japanese social network screenshot

Capcom has announced a brand new Resident Evil game today, and unless you're in Japan, you'll probably never get a chance to play it.

It's called Resident Evil: Outbreak Survive, and it's for the Japanese social mobile phone network, Gree. Capcom Japan says the game will take players to Raccoon City where they must work together with friends, share healing items, and assemble teams. They're calling it a "social survival horror game."

Resident Evil: Outbreak Survive will be available this June in Japan; everyone else has Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City to look forward to.

Read The Full Article:

Digg this