Numbscape: diamond room

post from Escape Games 24 on 29 September 2011 11:08:51 PM. © Escape Games 24

Numbscape: diamond room is point and click room escape game created by Ainars. Explore room and search for 10 code papers, 4 diamonds, then enter code in to the code panel and escape. Good Luck!Play This Game

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Assassin's Creed: Revelations PC pushed into
December

post from Destructoid on 29 September 2011 10:06:48 PM. © Destructoid

Assassin's Creed: Revelations PC pushed into December screenshot

Ubisoft seems to be having quite a bit of trouble getting PC releases of its multiplatform titles out on time. The latest game to be struck with a delay is a rather big one: Assassin's Creed: Revelations. While the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions are on for November 15, PC gamers will have to wait until December.

Truth be told, I'm much more bummed about the Batman: Arkham City slip than this, given that title's significant graphical upgrades and also Ubisoft's track record with the PC crowd as of late. Still, disappointing news for those who were looking to get Revelations on time.

Assassin's Creed: Revelations delayed until December on PC [Joystiq]

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One more shot Mortal Kombat film in the works for
2013

post from Destructoid on 29 September 2011 09:06:36 PM. © Destructoid

One more shot? Mortal Kombat film in the works for 2013 screenshot

With Mortal Kombat seeing its current level of success, it shouldn't come as too shocking a surprise that New Line is working with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to make a full-blown movie. The film, set for release in 2013, will be directed by Kevin Tancharoen, the same guy who did the MK: Legacy videos.

"The new game and the online shorts prompted us to consider a reboot of a brand we hadn't been actively thinking about," explains New Line president Toby Emmerich. Similar to what we saw from the latter, this movie is said to be a take on the franchise more grounded in reality.

After the pilot episode of the web series, I almost immediately lost interest. Really hopeful the same doesn't happen again with this big-screen project.

New 'Mortal Kombat' movie coming via partnership of Warner units [LA Times -- Thanks, de5gravity]

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Big names behind Dark Souls soundtrack

post from Destructoid on 29 September 2011 09:06:36 PM. © Destructoid

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Demon's Souls featured what was arguably one of the best soundtracks of 2009, and after playing the demo build of Dark Souls at E3 this past June I was pretty certain I was hearing the return of composer Shinsuke Kida with his powerful orchestral score. As it turns out, I was wrong, and a rather big name composer from Japan took over composition duties for Dark Souls and even managed to bring in a familiar vocalist in the process.

The man responsible for the game's soundtrack is Motoi Sakuraba, one of Japan's most prolific game composers known for his progressive rock influences and his soundtracks for the Tales franchise, Mario Sports, Valkyrie Profile, Star Ocean, and many other titles (just check out his VGMdb profile). Based on the samples we linked to a few weeks ago, however, it's interesting to hear how he continues with the same style established by Kida instead of relying on his progressive rock background. His work with a live string ensemble and choir is impressive, and he even brought along NieR vocalist Emi Evans to sing on the ending theme. I can't wait to hear how this all works in the game!

Are you looking forward to Dark Souls next week, and does this news have any sway as to whether or not you'll spring for the limited edition that contains the full 72-minute soundtrack?

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Speaking on Gamification in Philadelphia

post from The Ludologist on 29 September 2011 08:33:35 PM. © The Ludologist

This Monday October 3rd, I will be participating in a panel on gamification at the Wharton school in Philadelphia. ********* Gamification: Practical Advice from Game Developers Monday, October 3, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (ET) Philadelphia, PA Please join us for a networking event and discussion on gamification and game development, co-organized by [...]

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Power Button - Episode 64: Where Will Today's
Hits Be Tomorrow

post from Press The Buttons on 29 September 2011 08:30:00 PM. © Press The Buttons

Plenty of video game franchises are celebrating notable anniversaries this year. The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Kid Icarus, Bubble Bobble, Adventure Island, and Castlevania are all twenty-five years old, for instance. Who would have thought back in 1986 that we'd still talk about and enjoy these titles in the far-off future of 2011? This week on Power Button, Brad Hilderbrand, Joey Davidson, and I wonder which of today's popular modern franchises will still be popular in the even further-off future of 2036. Will Red Dead Redemption still be fondly remembered? What will Katamari Damacy look like by then? Will there...

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PC vs Console Gaming infographic: PC is making a
comeback

post from Destructoid on 29 September 2011 08:06:45 PM. © Destructoid

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Woah. I thought it was just me. Just two days ago I settled in on a nice new PC gaming rig and started dumping all the games I've missed these past few years as a console-only gamer on it. I used to be PC-only waaaaay back in the day, so coming back felt good. It felt good, man.

It also feels good to see the information in Ignite Game Technologies' infographic. It says that PC gaming is making a strong comeback; it already pulls down larger revenues than console gaming. The infographic goes way beyond bragging about dollars, though. It goes into so much detail that even the haters might learn something from it.

Here's some of the pro-PC gaming goodies I've pulled from it:

PC gamers spend more time (each week?), 8 hours vs. 4
PC games are cheaper
PC games
72% of American households play PC games
average age of PC gamer is 37 (!)

Better GPUs, better selection...the list goes on. There's also info on the future of PC gaming pointing to gamers' platform preferences. It seems they want to say that PC's top-selling games could beat out console's top sellers, but I don't think we're quite there yet.

One thing's for sure: Consoles come and go. They push the envelope, glow brilliantly and then die. They do their part for gaming, keeping innovation alive. PC, on the other hand, will always be there, ever reliable. I think they both play their part in a well-rounded gamer's diet.

See the full infographic after the jump.

PC gaming vs. consoles, the infographic [ExtremeTech]

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Guild Wars: Winds of Change part two is live

post from Destructoid on 29 September 2011 08:06:45 PM. © Destructoid

Guild Wars: Winds of Change part two is live screenshot

Guild Wars launched the second chapter in the Winds of Change trilogy today. The previous installment added 17 new quests and this chapter will feature 11 more on top of that, which also makes Winds of Change the largest combined free content update in the history of the Guild Wars franchise. Win!

Along with the new quests, this content update will feature five new respawn zones: Bukdek Byway, Shadow's Passage, Shenzun Tunnels, The Undercity, and Sunjiang District. There are also some additional hidden scenes players have the opportunity to unlock as well.

Personally, I cannot wait for Guild Wars 2, although being caught between the Ministry of Purity, The Jade Brotherhood, and the Am Fah is good times as well!. Anyone out there planning on exploring this content?

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COD: Modern Warfare 3 Billets 9mm ltd edition
earphones

COD: Modern Warfare 3 Billets 9mm ltd edition earphones screenshot

MUNITO has made slick special edition earphones (earbuds) with COD in mind. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition Billets 9mm earphones are machined from aircraft-grade billet aluminum, reinforced with Kevlar, laser etched with the Modern Warfare 3 logo and come with an in-line mic for both call and gaming use. If they sound as good as they look, we're in for a treat.

You can pre-order their Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Billets 9mm Special Edition Earphones now from Best Buy, GameStop and MUNITIO.com/MW3Billets. These 'phones will be available on October 23 at an MSRP of $89.99.

Check out the images of the Billets in our gallery.

9mm speaker drivers with rare earth neodymium magnets for superior dynamic range and quick recovery
Precision machined lightweight aluminum billet components with high strength, anodized for durability
BassEnhancingChamber™ engineered to produce the tightest, most accurate bass without distortion
Custom-tuned Sound Flow System for the smoothest mid to high frequency response while minimizing ear fatigue
SiliconeHollowPoints™ tips with noise-isolating technology designed for a secure, comfortable fit, producing better sounding music while requiring lower volume levels
Kevlar® reinforced rubber cable, combining light weight and high strength to protect the premium copper wire
Suppressor [M]ic Control™ for crystal-clear voice and hands-free calling with single-button functionality
24k gold plated 3.5mm stereo plug providing exceptional audio signal transfer
Compatible with most leading industry smartphones, MP3 players, laptops and tablets
Technical Specifications: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, Sensitivity: 101 db +/- 3 db at 1 kHz, Rated Power: 3 mW, Max Input Power: 10 mW, Impedance @ 1 kHz: 16 Ohms
Also included: Tactical Carrying Case, six sets of SiliconeHollowPoints™ (two each in S, M and L sizes), two Earhooks, and a 2-Year Limited Warranty

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Amazon deals: PS3 dual packs, Diablo Battlechest,
more

Amazon deals: PS3 dual packs, Diablo Battlechest, more screenshot

Few deals worth highlighting today on Amazon, the first of which is $20 off orders of two PlayStation 3 dual packs. The ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection is applicable, in addition to God of War: Origins Collection and the Uncharted and Resistance Greatest Hits Dual Packs. Great way to build up your PS3 library.

Next up is the deal of the day: $19.99 for the Diablo Battlechest. I simultaneously love and hate that Blizzard games can get away with commanding such prices so many years later. If, like me, you aren't in the Diablo III beta, this might not be a bad pick-up.

And finally, for us jerks who didn't have time or money to buy Shadows of the Damned at launch -- sorry about that, industry at large -- the game is down to $36.99 on both platforms.

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