Cinderella - Stage 11: Depths of the Forest

post from Escape Games 24 on 23 September 2011 11:06:55 PM. © Escape Games 24

Cinderella - Stage 11: Depths of the Forest aka Photographic Fog - Stage 11 is the sequel to Cinderella - Stage 1 Japanese point and click type games created by Rain-Lens. Try to finish the game by finding items and solving puzzles. Good luck and have fun!Play This Game

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The DTOID Show: Diablo III beta playthrough!

post from Destructoid on 23 September 2011 11:06:48 PM. © Destructoid

The DTOID Show: Diablo III beta playthrough! screenshot

Okay, maybe not an entire playthrough - but hey, it's a guaranteed ten minutes! If you've been curious how the Diablo 3 beta is stacking up, Max led us through the first ten minutes of it today while I had a discussion with myself about some of the game's finer attributes. Later on, I answered some of your most pressing questions, such as, "can you customize the barbarian to have max's hair." The answer is no.

In non-Diablo news, CS:GO won't be getting a console demo but will be getting 2 new Arsenal modes, PS3 owners will get their Battlefield 3 DLC a week earlier than the other suckers, Dota 2 may be coming sooner than we expected, and Jim FINALLY F*CKING REVIEWED RESISTANCE 3. Oh yeah, and the latest trailer for Batman: Arkham City introduces us to the Joker. It's about time, Rocksteady!

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Irrational Games shows off canned RTS Dungeon
Duel

post from Destructoid on 23 September 2011 11:06:48 PM. © Destructoid

Irrational Games shows off canned RTS Dungeon Duel screenshot

It's easy to like Irrational Games, especially when the studio behind System Shock 2 and BioShock gets up front about its canceled games. One such title, a fantasy-themed real-time strategy game built for consoles and centered around collectible cards, dates back to 2002.

No, really, you can see the original pitch in .pdf form, complete with a Sun Tzu quote. It's a real treat to see if you're into game design or like having lesser-known industry facts to drop on unsuspecting friends.

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New Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney video is
juicy

post from Destructoid on 23 September 2011 11:06:47 PM. © Destructoid

New Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney video is juicy screenshot

video details and more

Remember that Professor Layton, Ace Attorney crossover news that happened a while ago? Well not only do we have screenshots for it, there is even a video! Sadly all the text is in Japanese, but Bolt2nd, the person who uploaded the video, was nice enough to translate, for those of us who don't understand Japanese.

I have no idea what the deal is or why they're having a witch trial (didn't those always end badly for the accused woman?) but Layton and Luke are teaming up with Phoenix and Maya so who cares. There is still no definite word on whether the game will make it here, but I don't see why not. Fingers crossed!

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Play Uncharted 3 early at select AMC Theatres

post from Destructoid on 23 September 2011 10:05:33 PM. © Destructoid

Play Uncharted 3 early at select AMC Theatres screenshot

Next month, Uncharted fans are getting a cool opportunity to play the latest installment -- in 3D, no less -- before the rest of us at select AMC Theatres. The scheduled festivities include multiplayer tournaments, Sony giveaways, and the main event, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception on the big screen.

Perhaps best of all, you can score a copy of the game before it officially launches on November 1. General admission is $25 (yikes), but for $60, you'll get a premium pass which includes Uncharted 3 being sent to your home on October 25.

Might be worth attending if you're really into the series and will be in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York City, or Dallas between October 18-20.

[Thanks, Vallanthaz]

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This weekend on TwitchTV: Gears of War 3!

post from Destructoid on 23 September 2011 09:06:27 PM. © Destructoid

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Destructoid's Twitch.tv channel is committed to bringing lots of great gaming-related entertainment even during the weekends. From playing games on the stream, to discussing them in a talk show format, we bring a wide range of entertainment with that unique Dtoid flavor.

This weekend, the highly anticipated game Gears of War 3 is on deck on Skill with Phil! Watch as Philanthr0py and guest Johnnyviral play Epic Games' newest release. Check below for the rest of this weekend's programming!

Saturday Morning Hangover with Conrad Zimmerman and Jordan Devore airs from 10:00am to 12:00pm Pacific. Come watch as they play the latest Xbox Live Indie Games demos for your enjoyment, and revel in the beauty of Conrad's mustache!

Skill with Phil is a hardcore gaming show starting at 4:00pm Pacific, where community member Philanthr0py plays the latest games with special guests and shows just how good (or bad) he is at games. This week, join Phil as he plays the just released Gears of War 3 with Johnnyviral!

321gocast is Destructoid's only live show/podcast hybrid airing on Sunday, from 2:00-4:00pm Pacific starring Johnnyviral, Jesse Cortez, Analoge, and Ryu89. This week, community member Sapceburrito makes his 321gocast debut to chat with the regular cast about this week's gaming news!

Destructoid's live community talk show, Also, Talks, starring Bill Zoeker and Johnnyluchador is committed to bringing interesting conversations about videogames, Destructoid, and other stuff on Sunday at 4:00pm Pacific. This week, Brett Zeidler joins the guys for awesome discussions!

Catch these shows and more on Twitch.tv/destructoid!

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NVIDIA: PC game sales will surpass console game
sales

post from Destructoid on 23 September 2011 09:06:27 PM. © Destructoid

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Fanning the flames of the format-wars, NVIDIA made a bold claim to Techgage about the state of the PC. You might as well throw out your consoles now, because PC games revenue will be greater than console games revenue by 2014.

While consoles are stuck with the same hardware for most of their life cycle, PC hardware is constantly improving. Digital distribution, free-to-play games and shinier graphics are all partly responsible for PC games' increased sales in the future.

Here's a prophetic graph NVIDIA made.

Irrefutable, right? They made a bunch.

If technology and power drives sales it does make me wonder what the hell is going on with Nintendo. The GameCube should have been the king of the consoles while it's successor should have been shown nothing but disdain by everyone. PCs are always more powerful and flexible than consoles, you don't have to look to the future to see that.

But it's not about power. Sure, pretty graphics are splendid, but it's convenience that tends to win out. I spend almost the same amount of time on my DS as I do on my PC, that's not because they are equally powerful. It's because I can play my DS on the train or in bed and because the games kick-ass.

I don't think that it's beyond the realm of possibility that PC games could start to dominate the market again and some of the reasons like digital distribution would certainly play a role in it, power won't. PC gaming won't get back on top with dick measuring.

NVIDIA Talks PC Gaming Trends... [Techgage]

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Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel open for
pre-order

post from Destructoid on 23 September 2011 08:05:16 PM. © Destructoid

Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel open for pre-order screenshot

What are you going to be playing Forza Motorsport 4 with? Xbox 360 game pad? Psssh. I'm kidding. That's what I use, too. But there's a few other really nice controller options for this racer that you use, and the Fanatech CSR wheel and accompanying gear are probably the nicest of them. The wheel itself is now open for pre-order.

Fanatec has worked with Microsoft and Turn 10 to make the extreme high end option for racing controllers. If you're super serious about racing and what the full set-up, you'll need to plunk down some serious cash. The Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel is $249.95, the CSR Elite Pedal Set is another $149.95, and the CSR Shifter Set tacks on another $59.95. That's about $460 in all.

What do you get for that cash? A Forza-branded three-motor force feedback wheel with paddle shifters, an LED display that shows turn angle, and multiple settings for drift modes. The pedal set is made of aluminum, and uses Load Cell tech to simulate the feel of braking in a real car. Finally, the metal shifter is a 6-speed, H-pattern affair that can be mounted on either side of the wheel.

I'm going to give this wheel a spin soon, and I'll let you know what I think of it.

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC, no more
outsourcing

Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC, no more outsourcing screenshot

Good news, everyone! The upcoming DLC for Deus Ex: Human Revolution -- The Missing Link, is being made completely in-house. There will be a boss battle, but Grip Entertainment aren't having anything to do with it. It will take into account the variety of ways players approach combat so you won't have to run about throwing grenades while hoping for the best. Speaking with Eurogamer, The Missing Link's producer, Marc-Andre Dufort promised that the boss fight will be less frustrating.

You can actually not kill the boss. You can do a non lethal takedown on him. And you can kill him from afar. You can even kill him without him seeing you. It's more of a bigger challenge than a standard boss fight like we have in many games.

Dufort acknowledged that the main game's boss battles were a problem for some players. But he glossed over the main issue.

I was playing more of a mixed stealth and combat style, so I had some good weapons in my inventory, I didn't have a lot of trouble dealing with it. No, I didn't get any big frustrations dealing with them. But I can understand people playing more stealth style having some frustration dealing with those bosses.

It's all well and good for boss battles to be less frustrating if you take a more combat focused route. But when they completely ignore all the other play styles that's plain shitty design. It's in total opposition to the freedom we have throughout the rest of the game. It's great that The Missing Link won't be crippled in such a fashion, but it's a shame the main game remains marred by the shoddy efforts of Grip.

Deus Ex DLC includes new boss battle... [Eurogamer]

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Capcom JP's girls in bikinis playing Dead Rising
2 OTR

Capcom JP's girls in bikinis playing Dead Rising 2 OTR screenshot

Capcom, I'm confused. You could have gave us actual game footage, or in-depth analysis of gameplay, or even just a features list, but instead you give us idols in bikinis playing your game, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. Are these your game specialists for the demos? Was it particularly hot that day at Capcom HQ? Am I missing something?

I watched both videos twice to make sure I wasn't missing...any important game details. This is my job, you know. But I didn't find any game news interspersed between zoomed in footage of a girl bouncing on a balance ball while squealing at a television. I'm confused at your focus here, Capcom. There were actually sections of your 10 minute promo videos that only showed tight shots of body parts of the game player, and nothing of the game being promoted. Why would you do that?

Maybe I missed something. I guess I'll have to watch again.