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Saints Row IV Covert Art Revealed + 1st Video Series

VJPlatinum — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:44 +0000

If you missed the memo, aliens have invaded the free world and it’s up the 3^rd Street Saints to rectify the situation. Nobody messes around with the Presidents country!

Hail to the Chief! Deep Silver and Volition has revealed the cover art for the “Commander and Chief” Special Edition of Saints Row IV. The suit is pretty slick, but it’s the activity taking place through the glasses that tells the story.

Now, if you are excited for Saints Row IV, then this first of many videos that Volition is working up wil make that heart boil and a smirk on your face appear. It’s coming sooner than you think!

Here’s “Airplane”

VJPlatinum

Metro: Last Light Season Pass is Now Available

VJPlatinum — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:19:48 +0000

Metro: Last Light, one of the incredible titles released earlier this month has just announced full blown season pass that begin over the next several months.

The Faction Pack and the Chronicles Pack will include new, original single player gameplay that expands on the Metro: Last Light universe and story

The Tower Pack will present a unique solo challenge to Metro veterans

“Artyoms story may have been concluded in Metro: Last Light, but there are other characters with stories to tell, some familiar locations that fans of the Metro series wanted to revisit, and some new challenges that 4A wanted to explore, said Andrew Prokhorov, Creative Director at 4A Games. Since completing the game we have been working on these new stories and hope to release them throughout the summer.”

With the Fraction Pack releasing this June, the season pass is available right now for purchase, retailing at 1200MSP, $14.99 on PlayStation 3 and PC.

VJPlatinum

Ride to Hell: Route 666 – On a Highway to Hell

GordonFroman117 — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:48:55 +0000

Biker gangs are at war over the legendary Route 66, over 2,400 miles of concrete laid across the U.S. Take command of your own band of leather rebels as you duke it out with rival gangs and fight for total supremacy. As a leader of a biker gang you not only do you need brawn, but you also need to use your brain! Recruit your team, outfit your road crew with the proper gear, get in formation to exploit you enemies defenses and get metal thrashing mad! “Are you a fearless leader or just some wannabe punk?”

Ride to Hell: Route 666 is cruising to PSN and XBLA this summer. Also look out for Retribution this June.

Ride to Hell: Retribution tells the story of a lone rider, Jake Conway, a man with either a gun in his hand or a girl on his lap (and on more than one occasion both!). He’s on a merciless path of revenge against a brutal biker gang called The Devil’s Hand, armed to the teeth with an arsenal of deadly weapons to enact his vengeance on foot and on bike. The only law Jake answers to is his own. Hit hard, ride fast and leave ‘em in the dust starting June 2013 for Xbox 360, Windows® PC, and PlayStation®3.

GordonFroman117

Metro: Last Light Review- Brighter Than Expected

VJPlatinum — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:55:15 +0000

Game Reviewed: Metro: Last Light

Release Date: May 14th, 2013

Developer: 4A games

Publisher: Deep Silver

Platform: [Reviewed: XBOX 360], PlayStation 3, PC

Genre: First-Person Shooter

Rated: M for Mature

Metro 2033, based on a novel written by Dmitry Glukhovsky, became a sleeper title that was both a hit and miss by critics. However, THQ knew they had an exciting concept and insisted on allowing the 2^nd installment to see the light of day. Unfortunately, the publisher was swimming in debt and forced to liquidate all their assets. Now in the hands of Deep Silver, Last Light has, while underground, resurfaced.

Last Light continues its post-apocalyptic setting as new recruit Ranger, Artyom, a child in 2033 now a soldier fighting for a better tomorrow. Life in Moscow after the nuclear explosion gets no better than the subway as the radiation on the surface, even 20 years later, is just as lethal as day one.

In the original Metro 2033, aliens called the “dark ones” invaded the underground civilization. As a twist, there’s one Dark One that you must try and save, giving your people hope through their own blindness. The Rangers however aren’t the only group searching for the Dark One.

Last Light is a shooter that will have you preserving bullets and strategizing every instance. You’re given a gas mask to breathe through the radiation, bullets to kill when the time calls, or use them as currency when traveling.

With bullets, you can buy attachments, explosives and exchange for other bullets accommodating your needs. In most cases you may already have what you need and can progress without merchants. Some may find it most helpful for lighting up mutants with dynamite.

Similar to 2033, expect to keep a look out for additional gas filters, as an indicator located on Artyom’s wrist counts down the allowable time of the filter strapped on. Without it, death is imminent.

As I progressed, turning off all light sources and drawing the enemies towards me for a quick stealth kill strongly became my preference; and that’s only one of the options Last Light allows you to proceed. Deciding to attack the enemy head on or carefully lure them in, both methods are quite solid. Just note that once you’re spotted back up in called in, which at times are heavy armored soldiers that will require precision on your part.

Expect to run across Spartas, the Reichs and Communists throughout that will aide and attempt to kill you, depending on their motives. I enjoyed certain areas in the campaign where I had moments to simply be a spectator and enjoy areas of underground Moscow. Most notable example would have to be when Artyom has the choice of focusing on going home or taking a breather and enjoy a theater show. Moments like these shows that 4A Games genuinely wanted gamers to not just play but embrace the good and trying times of the post-apocalyptic setting.

Metro Last Light slowly drew me in, which I was more than appreciative of. When delving into FPS, the strongest replay factor is the multiplayer aspect. But in M:LL, Artyom character drives the gameplay and is far beyond captivating.

One issue that I encountered twice throughout gameplay was my system (XBOX 360) freezing. While shooting a swarm of mutants at one time, the game completely locked up on me. It did again at another key moment of the game as well (no spoilers).

Last Light looks amazing. Despite a few tears in the map or a minor glitches may cause an enemy to lock up (happened once), the mechanics are fluid and enticing. The game does an exceptional job of creating the dark, gloomy lifestyle that comes from losing everything and surviving with anything left.

Even with everyone around you having plenty to say, Artyom never says a word. Even through interrogation, his lips are sealed. During transitions on the other hand, Artyom briefly shares his thoughts before delving further into the campaign.

Metro Last Light overall experience is nothing less than extraordinary. The story build, survival and shooting aspects are all unforeseen, but the delivery is astonishing. It’s a shooter that’s NOT a replication of Call of Duty but mirrors its own previous success. Unquestionably a triumph for both 4A Games and Deep Silver.

The Scores

Gameplay: 4.5/5

Visuals: 4.25/5

Audio: 4.5/5

Controls: 4.5/5

Value: 4.25/5

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

VJPlatinum

Saints Row IV – Better Than Ya Think (PAX Demo)

VJPlatinum — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:05:30 +0000

Holy HECK!!!!

As much as I would love you to guys to embrace what’s further down, I have to get this off my chest. I’ve never played Saints Row one, sort of liked the 2^nd and next week will partake in the 3^rd, which by the way received a 5/5 from IRB Gamer.

People are consistently downplaying Saints Row IV as changing the game in wrong direction. It’s not what the people remember and loved. I have to disagree for a minute. Not to throw other games in to the wolves and a few are successfully managing to keep the franchise afloat. But what about the annual Call of Duties and Assassin’s Creeds. These are 60 dollar rehashes that manage to make it through the cracks. But ask yourself this, how much longer will these repeats impress fans? I for one am glad that Volition is stepping out the box.

With that said, Saint’s Row IV plans to offer a treat to the loyal and a change to gamers overall. New setting, new weapons and enemies with the same crew. Heads will explode, civilians will dubstep, nuts will be kicked. OUCH!!!

“Saints Row IV lets players delve into an arsenal of alien weaponry and technology that will turn each Saint into an ultimate entity of destruction. Utilize out-of-this-world superpowers to fight all the way to the top. With intensified action and enhanced customization, players can use their newfound superpowers and leap over buildings, outrun the fastest sports cars, or send enemies flying with telekinesis in the greatest, most insane installment of Saints Row yet.”

In a sense, this game does looks pretty close to Crack Down, a title released a few years back by Ruffian Games.

The “Mech Suit Mayhem” added into Saint’s Row looks a bit uncomfortable to bare, however is not appearing to be a forced setting in the main story. The super hero abilities are okay and personally resembles bits and pieces of Prototype. The gliding and super jumping might come in handy in this new deminision.

Will it all be enough to challenge the Zin? Pre-order Saints Row IV as it releases August 20, 2013 for XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3. Check out the PAX demo video below.

VJPlatinum

Saint’s Row IV – New Trailer Looks Awesome

VJPlatinum — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:18:02 +0000

What the Hell Volition! What are you doing? “This isn’t the Saint’s Row I grew up with!”- XBOXInferno (Youtube)

MikuBOT Yukari How the fuck did the Saints row series turned into a super hero open world game when the first one was about gangsters doing gangster things.

Maybe they missed the initial memo as the game began to transition in Saint’s Row the Third. Did gangsters smack people around with dildos? I don’t think so. Unless they had a seriously weird group following them when all the baby powder was gone.

We are at the front line for the new Saint’s Row IV, placing the Third Street Saints in office and receiving a new take of the phrase “land of the free.” However, even in the midst of their “thugnacious” abilities and leading the free world, their tested in it also remaining the “home of the brave.”

Check out the new “ball-breaking, bone crunching” alien infested trailer that is developed by none other than Volition, Saint’s Row IV.

p.s. GAME LOOKS F*CK!NG AWESOME!:

VJPlatinum

Metro: Last Light Trailer Released

Medeiros83 — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:45:57 +0000

Deep Silver has recently released its new in-game trailer for Metro: Last Light, titled “REDEMPTION” which can be viewed below. In this trailer fans will witness the daughter of the leader ‘Miller’ talk about how the hope of the people rests on one mans, Arytom’s, shoulders. She questions his ability to save everyone, not because he lacks the ability to do so but rather because he is only one man.

Metro: Last Light will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 14th, 2013 in North America and on May 17th, 2013 in Europe.

For more information check out their Official Website.

Medeiros83

Lover of all things Geek!

The Not So Sacred, Sacred Citadel Review

Medeiros83 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:44:20 +0000

Game Reviewed: Sacred Citadel

Release Date: April 16th, 2013

Developer: Southend

Publisher: Deep Silver

Platform: [Reviewed: PC], Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network

Genre: Action/Side scroller

Rated: T for Teen

Attention all gamers: Ancaria is in desperate need of saving. So put on your fighting shoes and gather your friends and team up to save the people of Ancaria from the evil Ashen empire.

Sacred Citadel, brought to us by Southend, is a Action side scroller game in which an entire population of people have been enslaved. It is up to you, the heroes, to defeat the evil all while proving that you are in fact a true warrior. The premise of the game is pretty simple. Basically you choose a character then select the Act and the mission. Once in game you run through the level killing the enemies and collecting the loot. Piece of cake right? For the most part yes, but like most other games there is always more to it.

First things first, characters! In Sacred Citadel you are given choices, 4 to be exact. You have the Warrior, Ranger, Mage, and Shaman. Two of which are female, so all you lady gamers out there can feel a little bit more included. Given that the choice is yours you can pick however and whom ever you want, although I’d suggest picking the character that is easiest for you as opposed to who you “like” the best. Now let it be known that although you can only play one character at a time you can have saves for all 4 characters, allowing you to switch between them at your liking.

As you play through the missions your character gets experience (XP) as you kill enemies. This XP allows your character to level up earning points that can later be used to upgrade your skills; Power, Attack, Dexterity and Defense. Like a “Skills Tree” you can allocate points where ever you want them. But be warned you can only reset them and change your mind up until you approve the changes. Then they are yours to keep. So understanding your character is vital. You don’t want to be adding points into a skill not as important.

Once you have selected your hero you will get to choose the Act then the mission. Like all other games you can’t jump to whatever Act or mission you want until you have unlocked and reached it and the same is here in Sacred Citadel. You will have to play all missions in order so that you can unlock the other Acts. These missions, however, can be replayed over and over again. Which is going to be the case as you need that sweet sweet money to purchase potions and gear.

If you get bored of simply playing through the missions killing and looting you can also hit up the vendor who asks you if you’d like to place a bet. Located near a “well”, in the first act. You will have 3 options. First you have “Life” in which you have to beat the chosen level without dying. Second you have “Time” were you are expected to beat the level in a set time. And lastly you have “Score” which you have to achieve a certain score in order to win. Each bet is worth 100$ in the first act and increases as you progress through the game. When you select a bet the game randomly chooses one of your completed missions. These bets add some extra replay value to the game as they give you a task to complete for each mission as well. Not only does each mission show you which bets you have completed, they also show you your previous score. This allowing you to try to beat your previous record.

Loot comes in many forms, all of which you need so don’t leave anything behind. You will find money, food, gear, and even weapons. Pick up ALL the money! You need it. Whether it be to buy new and better gear and weapons or simply to stalk up on those vital potions, it is a must have. Food will only be picked up if needed and you can’t carry it as you don’t have a bag or anything for extra items so make sure you keep track of your health. Next is the gear and weapons, these are much more rare, so stop and take a second to check out each item. When you stand next to it your stats will pop up showing you if it is a good piece to grab. If it isn’t simply continue on your mission, however, if it is good all you need to do is click the pick up button and it will automatically swap out your old item for the new.

Sacred Citadel plays a lot like Akaneiro: Demon Hunters, although Akaneiro is not a side scroller and is web browser based. They both have very similar game layout and structure. As well as as just play very similar. Sacred Citadel is not as graphically appealing as other games in this genre so fans expecting it to be will be a little disappointed. This however has little effect on your experience as a whole. You will be so submerged in the task at hand that you will likely not give it a second thought.

Controls, just like everything else in Sacred Citadel, are very easy once you understand what they mean. And if you don’t like them as is you can change them to what ever you prefer. As you play through the game you are prompted to your new moves. This allows you to learn how to play all while playing, avoiding the often unnecessary and tedious tutorial. They are super simple. From clicking your [<] button to attack to clicking the [1] to take a potion you wont have any problems. AND if this is too simple for you can always peep the COMBOS screen for some extra awesome attacks.

The only problem I had with the controls while playing was not understanding the symbols for the buttons. As primarily an Xbox gamer I am still new to the world of PC gaming and found these prompts kind of confusing. This is not to say everyone will have this problem rather just all us PC gaming nOObs. Had there been a bit more explanation via the control menu I would have definitely one-upped their score. At least for the controls.

There is so much replay value to this game it is ridiculous. Now whether you like this type of game or not will directly impact whether or not you like the replay value. At times I felt “forced” to replay missions. Since gear and weapons are not as common as money I found that I needed to often buy my items from vendors in the city. Now these items are not cheap and in order to be able to advance to the next mission and be able to actually beat it may require you to get better items. And if your pockets are a little empty you are going to have to replay easier missions over and over and over again until you can afford those items. This is where those bets can come in handy. You not only are earning money while playing through the level again but you are also giving yourself a task making the simple fact that you are redoing a level for the hundredth time fun. And lets not forget the ability to play with 2 of your friends locally or play online with others.

Overall this game is great for fans of this genre and has so much to offer. You can play alone or with friends. Online or offline. You can choose your character and switch to another if you are board or just want to change it up. It even has a super low price of $14.99. And better yet if you love playing with your friends Steam offers and awesome 3-Pack deal for only $34.99 so you can give out 2 copies to your two best gaming buds and take on evil together. And if you are still unsure you check out the Demo for all systems; Xbox, PlayStation and Steam.

The Scores

Gameplay: 3/5

Visuals: 3/5

Audio: 3/5

Controls: 4/5

Value: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Medeiros83

Lover of all things Geek!

Ride to Hell: Route 666 trailer

Medeiros83 — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:26:25 +0000

Ride to Hell: Route 66, by Deep Silver, is coming to PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade and Steam! After the recently announced Ride to Hell: Retribution, fans will be able to get their fix via Route 66. And if this summer can’t come soon enough for you you can watch this trailer to tease you just a little bit more.

Medeiros83

Lover of all things Geek!

Saints Row IV: Get Stimulated!

VJPlatinum — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:58:23 +0000

Uncle Sam? The mighty eagle and a stimulus package? Saint’s Row IV just won my vote! The Third Street “Saints” have moved all the way up the ladder to presidency. In the midst of being leaders of the free world, the saints are now challenged by aliens and its leader Zinyak.

Saints Row IV lets players delve into an arsenal of alien weaponry and technology that will turn each Saint into an ultimate entity of destruction. Utilize out-of-this-world superpowers to fight all the way to the top. With intensified action and enhanced customization, players can use their newfound superpowers and leap over buildings, outrun the fastest sports cars, or send enemies flying with telekinesis in the greatest, most insane installment of Saints Row yet.