After the critical and sales failure of Need For Speed Undercover there were rumors that Electronic Arts was thinking about dumping their long running action-driving game series for good. So it was a bit of a surprise when word came out earlier this year that EA was launching not one but three all new Need For Speed games, two of which would appear for the PC. One of those games is Need For Speed World Online, designed as a free-to-play online game that will launch in Asia first before coming to the US in late 2009. The Need For Speed web site has some more info about the title vis a chat with the game's producer Scott Henshaw. He reveals that the new game will be an open world enviroment that takes elements from the two fictional cities in two previous games; Need For Speed Most Wanted and Need For Speed Carbon. You can also expect to see the pursuit gameplay modes (in other words being chased by "the man") as well as other co-op and team modes.
Hey knucklehead! Yeah you, tough guy! I heard you wanna be the baddest ****** around. Who told me? Oh, just some of the guys, it don't matter. Now, what I'm tellin' ya is that ya gotta get out there and just start killin'. Don't ya ever stop. At least not until everyone else is dead. Ya look like a pretty strong guy, though, so I don't think yer gonna have any problems at all. In fact, tell ya what: ya go out there and do some awesome movie-style ****, and I'll give ya some of these fancy new weapons I got right here. So get out there and unleash the fury. I'll even shout out some hints to ya. A Year to Remember Get 2004 lifetime kills. This one isn't too hard to get in normal play. In short, just play the Scout a lot! You will probably get this achievement faster if you play the scout aggressively. If other words, always be at the front of a rush, ready to mow down anybody who gets in your way with your trusty bat, pistol, or shotgun. Not being the flag carrier helps, as it makes enemies focus on you less and gives you more opportunity to kill those chasing the actual flag carrier.
A few weeks ago, Epic Games announced the winners of the second phase of their Make Something Unreal mod contest, which game recognition and prizes to mod teams that used Unreal Tournament 3. Today the game mod web site Moddb.com announced the winners of their annual Mod of the Year contest which covers the entire PC game mod community.
Today's Mac Monday is a two-fer. We're taking a look at Brainpipe, by Shrapnel Games, and Ranch Rush, by Big Fish Games. These two games could not be more different from each other, and thus, make the perfect two to base a two-fer around. Essentially, Brainpipe is a flying journey through your brain's convolutions, rendered into trippy, hallucinogenic colors. Ranch Rush is a farm management simulator. Both games are fairly addictive, and both are inexpensively priced. What's it all about, Alfie? Read on to discover the hideous secret! Brainpipe The conceit behind Brainpipe is that you're navigating the convolutions of your own mind, attempting to achieve various mental states. To do this, you're represented by a white, circular, wireframe reticle. Control of the reticle is handled by mouse movement. It's difficult to tell if your movement through this swiftly winding tunnel is on rails or not; the movement is so fast it hardly matters.
A few weeks ago, Emergent Game Technologies, the company that makes the Gamebryo game graphics engine, announced that it had secured $12.5 million in new funding and was going to introduce a new product soon. Today the company unveiled that product: Gamebryo LightSpeed. The new game development tech is so named because Emergent claims it will cut development time, and therefore costs, in making games for the PC and consoles.
Lets you escape from the stress of daily life while challenging the mind, body and spirit through relaxing puzzle games, soothing ambient sounds and authentic rainforest and oceanic visuals
Designed for casual play - whether it's for three minutes or for a three-hour escape - and offers a collection of six easy to pick up, yet addictive puzzle/brain games that are as fun as they are challenging
A clean, fresh and spa-like interface highlights the earth's natural wonders and beauty
A pleasant mixture of 2D and 3D - Zenses is controlled using the stylus only. Not a single key press is necessary
Barbie as a role-playing game - Take the role of Barbie at Riding Camp; develop riding skills, perform a variety of horse care tasks, explore and go on adventures!
Quest-based gameplay in an open world - Enjoy the freedom to explore the entire island, compete in time-trials and challenges, earn trophies, medals and ribbons for outstanding performances
Customization - clothes and accessories are unlocked as you complete quests
15 different horses to ride - each with their very own personalities, unique qualities and individual skill sets
The Icewind Dale: Ultimate Collection contains: Icewind Dale 2 2 CDs, Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter
The Barbarian - A merciless warrior of the north, call upon your greater strength, speed and rage to
The Monk - A master of hand-to-hand combat and unarmed in battle, the power of wisdom is your greate
The Sorcerer - A natural spell caster, tainted by the blood of dragons, draw upon the raw power with
New character races like the Drow and Aasimar add to an extensive array of character options.
150 playable characters, including characters not playable or featured in previous games
20 different stages across both day and night
New and improved fighting styles
Disc Fusion system lets you access Budokai Tenkaichi 1 and/or 2 to unlock hidden content
ESRB Rated T for Teen
The heart of the Smackdown! Series is the Season-Story mode with the addition of authentic Superstar VO and commentary.
For the first time ever in a WWE game, fans can compete online in head-to-head action.
New storylines with bigger double-crosses and over-the-top surprises.
Create a Championship Belt and then set up your own PPV to defend it. Be careful - lose a match and lose your Championship, as it will transfer to the other player's memory card!
New WWE Legends, including one of the all-time greats, Andre the Giant!