In case you hadn’t noticed, we here at G4 are pretty serious Lost fans (Stephen Johnson is like a walking Lostpedia for crying out loud!). And since the folks over at X-Play are constantly looking out for your best gaming interests, they’ve put together a little recommendations list for gamers in the market for some Lost-ish titles to fill the time between episodes.
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If you’re like me, you’re counting the hours until MLB 10: The Show takes the field early next month. And just to make the wait even more painful, X-Play has put together a little preview of the game, which also includes the game’s cover athlete, Joe Mauer, running around in a motion-capture suit. I’m sure none of his teammates are going to make fun of him for that.
We're all really excited about Starcraft II. Like all Blizzard-created games, it will come out when it's ready, but "ready" is getting closer every day. This afternoon, Blizzard revealed the changes it is making to Battle.net, Blizzard's online service.
Battle.net was re-designed with three major principles in mind:
- Always Connected Experience: Like the name says, the concept is of a persistent character, with chat and socializing functions across games. This comes with unlockable achievements and rewards. In Starcraft II, these include "portraits and decals."
- Competitive Arena For Everyone: The idea is to appeal to both the hardcore and casual player. For the casual among us, there are new gameplay modes, a practice league, custom games, co-op vs. AI and more. For the hardcore, there's a new, more accurate auto-matchmaking system that features leagues and ladders. It is a "learning system that will learn your skill as you play through games."
- Connecting the Blizzard Community: Friends lists, text and voice chatting, cross-game communication between World of Warcraft and Starcraft II and more.
For the full details and an informative video, visit the official site. or take a look at Brian Leahy's excellent analysis of Battle.net 2.0.
You know how Nintendo is all proud that the Wii has managed to get gamers off the couch and to exert themselves physically while playing video games? How many stories have we seen of Wii’s being used in astounding numbers among the elderly (see this past week’s Simpsons episode for a great take on this phenomenon)? Well, it appears that all the “good” the Wii has wrought has come at a steep price: the physical well-being of players.
According to About Lawsuits, Wii-related injuries are on the rise. One of the more common occurrences is people falling off of their Wii Balance Boards and sustaining injuries as a result. Doctors have apparently started labeling one balance board-related injury "Wii-knee" for obvious reasons. The Wii has also been known to caused head injuries, dislocations, and "at least one case of traumatic hemothorax, which involved bleeding in the space between the chest wall and the lung."
Doctors have been warning of the Wii’s injury-inducing potential for some time, and wouldn’t you know it, those crazy doctors knew exactly what they were talking about. I actually gave my parents a Wii this past Christmas, and tomorrow my mom is having surgery on her arm. She says the Wii had nothing to do with the injury, but I know she’s just lying to cover the fact that she’s become a hardcore Wii Sports Resort addict.
So what’s the lesson here? Don’t force people who typically avoid regular physical activity to engage in physical activity, especially if it involves games. That’s just asking for trouble. It also shows that there’s a reason most people avoid exercise: because it’s freaking dangerous!
Source: About Lawsuits
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While I see the humorous sarcasm in what you say, I have to admit it does bring a somber thought. It seems to me that people are always blaming movies for sexual influence, music for bad behavior, or video games for violent tendencies (apparently the Wii is the most violent now -.-).
I just don't understand how people can seriously blame media or items for what is obviously their fault. Oh wait... the money.
Be back later, I have a feeling I might get an eye injury...
Posted: 30 minutes ago by Blest
Leave a Comment »Dante's Inferno Treachery Launch Trailer Freezes Hell
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Posted 2 hours 4 mins ago - By Jeffrey Kanjanapangka
In the last hurrah from the Dante's Inferno trailer caravan, we journey into the ninth circle of Hell to meet the king of the castle, the dark prince himself; Lucifer.
Chris Hardwick and Kevin Pereira review the latest generation of netbooks with the MSI Wind U210 which features a 12.1" LED screen, an Athlon Neo processor and 2 gigs of ram for only $430.
Check out the full review from Attack of the Show after the cut.
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I love Gadget Pron here in attack, they say very reliable source of good gadgets out there.
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Leave a Comment »Predictions: How Will Peter Molyneux Anger Gamers?
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Posted 2 hours 10 mins ago - By Stephen Johnson
Fable creator Peter Molyneux is going to piss you off. Later this week at Microsoft's X10 conference, Molyneaux is going to reveal something about Fable III that you will not like. In a recent interview, the gaming visionary said:
"There’s some very, very big things happening in Fable. Bigger than you think, and it’s going to really going to upset people. I’m really scared. When I go out and tell people what it is, they’re going to get super pissed off. They really are. But it’s the right thing to do."
Below are TheFeed's thoughts on what Molyneux may have in mind:
Jake Gaskill: The only thing I can think of that would really cause the kind of up-in-arms reaction that Peter Molyneux is expecting is near-100 percent Natal integration. So many gamers are chomping at the bit to tear Natal apart, and I think seeing one of Microsoft’s most acclaimed first-party franchises adopt Natal right at the beginning of its life cycle would provide the perfect catalyst for it. Of course, when I try to imagine what the actual gameplay would look like Natal-ized, I just can’t see it (But that’s probably why I’m not working on Fable III).
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Every time you put Fable 3 in your console it will RROD...........and you will get AIDS.....and possibly herpes if you bought the Collectors Edition.
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The past week has been a good one for gamers who’ve been wringing their hands in anticipation for Rockstar Games’ 1940’s-era detective title L.A. Noire. The latest tidbit comes via a Rockstar Twitter post that confirms the publisher’s ambitious crime drama will be in fact be releasing this fall.
Last week, Rockstar revealed that L.A. Noire will release on both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, putting to rest a whole heaping pile of PS3-exclusivity chatter. The game will also be featured in a big Game Informer cover story this month, which should provide even more drool-inducing nuggets to mull over until gamers can finally get their hands on the game.
Source: Twitter
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Sooo...I can't wait to play this in two years! Wooooo!
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Leave a Comment »Happy days are here again, and we're not talking about the sitcom. You see, any day where there's a showcase of insane weathermen, sleazy insurance salesmen, lucky roofers and hot spokesmodels with junk in the trunk, meaning any day where there's an Around the Net, is a joyous day indeed.
Find the direct video links from Around the Net on Attack of the Show after the jump.
Answers We Want From The Next Episode Of Lost: "What Kate Does"
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Posted 3 hours 37 mins ago - By Patrick Klepek
We'll never have another Lost season premiere (until the inevitable remake or controversial spin-off, at least), but the Lost discusion isn't stopping. If anything, it's just heating up, as the show begins to hand out the answers we've been waiting for. Are they going be the answers we want?
As always, this post will be full of spoilers. If you're not watching Lost now, look away!
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What I'm about to say will make me really unpopular: I'm sick of Kate. Yes, she's a knockout, but there are other women on the island.
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Leave a Comment »Xbox Live Marketplace February Release Schedule Revealed
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Posted 3 hours 53 mins ago - By Jake Gaskill
Thanks to Microsoft's Major Nelson, Xbox 360 owners can now map out their February Xbox Live Marketplace purchases. There are definitely a few notable bits of content on tap for the next couple weeks, so if you want to unload some Microsoft Points, here's what's coming your way.
Xbox Live Deal of the Week:
- Feb. 15: Battlefield 1943, 800 Microsoft Points
Xbox Live Games on Demand:
- Feb. 9: Street Fighter IV
- Feb. 9: Halo Wars (Europe, Australia and New Zealand)
- Feb. 16: Resident Evil 5
- Feb. 16: Beautiful Katamari
- Feb. 16: Viva Piñata: Party Animals (Japan)
Xbox Live Arcade:
- Feb. 10: Darwinia +, 1200 points
- Feb. 17: The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom, 1200 points
Xbox Avatars Marketplace:
- Feb. 11: Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
- Feb. 16: Resident Evil 5
Source: Major Nelson
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@Sage
Nope, its the N64 one. With XBL support and updated graphics.
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is P.B. Winterbottom 1200 points or 800 like IGN thinks it is? ill pay 10 bucks, gladly.
http://xboxlive.ign.com/arti cles/106/1068065p1.html
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If you're eager to get your hands on Lego Universe, the block-tastic MMO supposedly coming out in the second half of 2010, your chance is now: Lego is accepting applications for the Beta test of this title. The splash page for the invite site says:
"Sign up now for your opportunity to become one of our chosen heroes that must answer the call. Your mission is to test LEGO Universe for bugs, so prepare yourself to strap on your suit of armor and help your friends battle the dark forces of the Maelstrom!"
I love Legos. And I love video games. And I love MMOs. But I won't be signing up. In the best of all possible worlds, this game will be revolutionary and awesome and will eat up all of my free time. Must. Stay. Away. You, however, might have a less addictive personality than I have. What do you think? Are you down for Lego Universe?
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I forsee many Lego wangs being built.
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It seems that the mastermind behind the success of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight could be overseeing a huge reinvention of DC Comic's other iconic franchise player (no, not Booster Gold.) According to a story broke by Deadline, efforts to revive the Superman film franchise are apparently underway and whoever will be tapped to helm this monster of a film will have Nolan's expertise at his/her disposal.
The prospect of another reboot Superman always seems to have its up's and downs. Coming off the lukewarm reception for Bryan Singer's 2006 effort, Superman Returns, the folks over at DC Comics (now DC Entertainment) and Warner Bros. pictures have been scratching their heads for the past 4 years as to how (or if) they would go about giving another shot with the Man of Steel on the big screen. There seemed to be little progress, as even Diane Nelson, the president of the newly-christened DC Entertainment had announced that there just were not any plans lined up for Superman. So, what could have suddenly motivated this surprising second-wind for the project? Apparently (in a very familiar scenario,) it may have to do with "legal issues."
Some may recall the recent lawsuit from the estates of Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, which sued for damages incurred from alleged "sweetheart deals" between Warner and DC over licensing fees that were below fair market value, depriving the estates of their respective cuts. While the judgment was ultimately not in the favor of the estates, the Court did lay down some conditions on the status of those rights. A new Superman film had to begin production by 2011, or not only would the disputed damages be awarded, but the exclusive rights to the Superman franchise would revert back to the Siegels and Shusters. (Who already own half.) Unfortunately for Warner and DC, they did not believe that anything could get off the ground until 2012 at soonest.
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Sounds good to me, as long as Brandon Routh doesn't come back as Superman. That guy has all the personality of stale bread. Tom Welling already plays a pre-Superman Clark Kent on TV, so why not have him play the part on the big screen? And keep Bryan Singer away from the next movie.
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Leave a Comment »Sessler's Soapbox: Dante's Inferno - When Cloning Goes Wrong
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Posted 5 hours 15 mins ago - By Patrick Roche-Sowa
We've all played clones before. When a big franchise develops a great gameplay mechanic and becomes popular it's only a matter of time before other publishers and developers start pumping out very familiar feeling games. Adam Sessler was reminded of this while he was writing his review of Dante's Inferno, and some of you didn't take too kindly to his references to the God of War series. So, being the humanitarian that he is, Adam decided to use this week's Soapbox to explain himself to you, his loyal audience. Find out why The Sess thinks that not all clones are bad, just the ones that lack innovation and originality. Like that crappy Bruce Willis movie.
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Midday Discussion: Does Bioshock 2 Live Up To The Original?
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Posted 5 hours 21 mins ago - By Stephen Johnson
Bioshock 2, the sequel to water-logged shooter Bioshock, is finally on store shelves, so we'll all have the chance to find out whether the return to Rapture lives up to the gold-standard set by the first game.
Personally, after several hours of play, I love Bioshock 2... with reservations. There are only so many things you can do with a sequel, especially to something as innovative, distinctive and impressive as Bioshock. You can try to make it bigger and more badass, but that too often results in something over-the-top and ridiculous. Or you can go in a totally different direction with it: But that often leads to bitterness on the part of fans of the first game. The makers of Bioshock 2 wisely chose to take a middle path, and make some incremental improvements to the game without really trying to "outdo" the original in terms of story and/or "Wow!" factor. That makes for a great game, but not a game that's better or as good-as the original.
Going back to Rapture is like returning to a city you had a great time in. I found myself greeting each element from the first game with the kind of excitement I usually reserve for old friends. "Look! A Leadhead Splicer! Ooh, there's an ammo vending machine!" But there's just enough new stuff to keep the experience from being a total re-tread. So I really like the game, but, so far, there's been nothing that matched the "Oh. My. God" amazement of that first trip down the bathysphere in Bioshock.
What do you think? Have you played it yet? Do you plan to? How does it stack up to the first game?
For a more in-depth (get it?) look at the game, check out Jake Gaskill's review!
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UPS sucks nuts. They delayed my copy of Bioshock 2 today saying there were "extreme weather conditions" delaying it, but I checked the tracking and it was at my local office this morning, loaded on the truck to go out for delivery and subsequently taken off. Bastards.
Posted: 38 minutes ago by JimOfTroy
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