GAMING WITH DEE - Video Game news and updates
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome
to GWD Extended Content’s Video gaming News and Updates for the 18th of June
2013. Today we will talk about;
- XCOM is coming to iOS with a price tag of $20.
- Dead Rising 3 will be more mature and sophisticated.
- Avalanche Dev on game trading
- Release round up
XCOM on iOS
We have known for a while that XCOM
was coming to iOS with release date set for June 20th, what we didn’t
know is how much it would cost. The price for XCOM is set at $20 in the states,
13.99 pounds in the UK, and 17.99 euros in Europe. Seems like a lot to ask for an
iOS game right, it’s right up there with someone Square’s Final Fantasy games
released for iOS. Before you jump on the band wagon, let me tell you this
though, XCOM Enemy Unknown will be *almost*
a direct port of the console and PC version of the game, with lower graphics
and some limited map choices. Yesterday on gamespot a post stated that the
title will launch on iPhone, iPod, and iPad Touch, with cloud connection to
share saves between the three devices. Multiplayer however will not be
available on launch, but will be added in a future update for the game, and
will be free.
So what are my thoughts on this?...
I’d buy it, I mean we aren’t talking about some casual iOS game, or app that
they are trying to sell for $20 dollars. We are talking about a FULL game, sure
lower graphic quality and fewer maps, but it’s going to be on the iOS. This
game doesn’t require a controller to play, and to be honest it’s best on the PC
in my opinion. I wouldn’t mind seeing more games where my effectiveness isn’t
decreased without the use of a controller on the iPad, I don’t play many games
on my iPhone, the screen isn’t big enough for me. My iPad however I can get
into that. An as I said the price tag is reasonable. We are talking about a
game that came out on pc and console for 50 to 60 dollars. An they are only
asking for 20 dollars on iOS, SOLD, and give me more of this. Now if you can
make it so that the games saved to cloud could be shared between pc and iOS, I’d
go out and market the game FOR YOU. What
am I saying? I’m saying, give me more core games on the iOS that have some
connectivity to my console and PC games, and I WILL PAY FOR THEM, an trust me,
if I’m willing to shell out that 20 dollars for a iOS game that is a port of a
core game, a NEARLY direct port (cause it won’t match graphics.) I promise you
that there are more out there who are willing to shell out that 20 dollars.
Again this is a matter of choice,
your choice to either get behind this and support it and bring this into the
next generation, or whine about the price tag. I get it, not everyone has money
to be throwing at games like that, and what may seem like spending money to
some, is gas and lunch money to others. I get it trust me, I’ve been on both
ends of the spectrum, and am currently balancing in the middle. Trust me I know.
If you got the money BUY THIS and show them you want more of this, if not then
raise your voice in petitions and blogs and let them know YOU DO WANT THIS.
Core games on iOS that connect to cloud, and next gen systems that can connect
to cloud, think about it, this could be the start of something. As for XCOM on
iOS as I support this, will I actually buy it yeah, I don’t see why not, and I think
you should too.
Dead Rising 3
When Dead Rising 3 was shown at E3 I
have to admit I was rather disappointed with what I saw. I felt like the game
was moving away from what I enjoyed about it the most in light of appealing to
a more hard core audience. Sadly it seems like my fears were confirmed. To me
and many others what set dead rising apart from other hardcore zombie survival
games is that it had this zany over-the-top feel to it. I mean I beat a Zombies
about the head with a large stuffed animal… COME ON tell me that doesn’t sound
appealing to you. Sadly they are moving away from that. A report post on
Destructoid stats that Dead Rising 3 is being aimed to appeal to call of duty
fans.
If only you could hear me sigh right
now. I really don’t know what to say about this, I mean it’s not like this is a
reboot of the game, it’s not a brand new IP, Dead Rising had something all the
other games didn’t, it had something that set it apart from all the other
games. Now you’re telling me you want to change that to appeal to CALL OF DUTY
FANS. Of all people CALL OF DUTY FANS, among all the tiers of gamers CoD fans
are the lowest. You wanna talk about a game that doesn’t require a great deal
of thinking to play look no further then CoD. This looks like nothing more than
a cash grab to me because that is all CoD is, and people eat that up. I mean
lets be real for a moment. CoD, Final Fantasy, Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon,
Pokemon, they all fall in the same tier of being the same game with minor
changes to game play and story line. Why fix what isn’t broken, people eat it
up, throw money at every single one of these titles when they hit the shelves
and online stores.
My question is why shot yourself in
the foot, I could see if this game was like DMC, mean I LOVED DMC LOVED IT, but
the truth is the reboot WAS GOOD, sure it failed in certain area’s but it had a
much better story, and it was much easier to follow and wasn’t full of plot
holes. DMC needed a reboot, DEAD RISING HOWEVER DID NOT, thus it hasn’t received
one, however dead rising 3 is moving away from everything that made that game
enjoyable to me in the first place, had it have been similar I would have
actually considered getting a Xbox One, I mean games like Dead Rising would
have convinced me to get the console… I think this is a bad Ideal, but I won’t
see until the game comes out and I have a chance to see the game play and hear
what others who were fans of Dead Rising like myself have to say about it.
Sorry Capcom but you haven’t sold this one to me… I won’t be convinced till I see
more.
Avalanche Dev on game trading
A Developer from Avalanche Studio’s
speaks on the reason why so many games are being traded in. He believes the
reason why games are being traded in, is due to the fact that games are too
short, or offer little motivation to return. Sundberd states;
“I’m sure it’s been an issue but that’s because games have been too short. I mean, when you can play a game through from 8 to 10 hours, I would return the game too, because there’s no reason for gamers to play it again.”
“If you’re offering little variation, then there’s no motivation for players to keep that game-unless they want to have a nice bookshelf. That’s why we answered that with Just Causes. I go into the game stores each week and go to the used game boxes- I usually don’t find that many [copies of Just Cause.]”
I honestly have to say I agree with
this, it’s not just game size though, if the game itself is bad then I’m not
going to want to keep it either. Depending what your making, make your game worthwhile,
make it last more than 10 hours, and
make second and third playthroughs just as interesting as the first. Don’t try
and keep people interested in the game with achievements making them play
through the same old boring content a second and third time, add new bosses, no
enemies, unlock certain area’s DO SOMETHING OTHER THEN POINTLESS ACHIEVEMENTS.
It’s been a thing gamers have wanted for a while now, BIGGER GAMES , LONGER
GAMES, BETTER GAMES. We have been saying this for years now, and they don’t
listen. Listen when game stops employees ARE TOLD TO PUSH USED COPIES OUT
BEFORE NEW COPIES, there has got to be a reason behind that. Instead of
cracking down on the gamer for not enjoying the game, how about you look at
what your giving to use before you try to force it on us eh?
http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/17/games-are-being-traded-in-because-theyre-too-short-says-mad-max-dev/
Games coming out this week
Finally what we are going to do is
take a look a games that are coming out this week, which sadly isn’t a lot, and
they aren’t really much to shake a stick at anyway.
Dungeons and Dragons Chronicles of Mystara
First up we have Dungeons and
Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara, A collection of Capcom’s classic arcade
brawlers. This game will be released on PC, Wii U, PS3 and Xbox live. It’s
looks pretty damn good, and I’m kind thinking about good it, they said it was
coming to PC, but I don’t as I’ve searched on Steam and the page is blank, all It
did was lead be back to the store.
Epic Mickey II
(vita)
Next we have Epic Mickey II finding
its way to PlayStation Vita, if you’re a friend of mine in real life, you know I
loved the first Epic Mickey, didn’t care for the second. This isn’t really a
game I’m looking to pick up, but if you have a Vita and are looking for a game
to play on it, and don’t mind the glaring differences between one and two or
have never played one, I would suggest picking this up.
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
is coming to PC, A retro inspired RPG made for iPhone and Android. It takes pen
and paper styling to a more classic Final Fantasy approach. If you are into
fantasy rpg’s and have a sometime to spare, I say pick this one up. Came out
today if I’m not mistaken, it was pretty fun on iOS a lot of customizable
things here, you actually do play as the guys who are playing the RPG, and can
upgrade things in that effect the overall game play. Pretty neat if you want to
try it out before playing it on PC I suggest getting on the iPad as I hate
playing games on my iPhones smallish screen.
Jak and Daxter Collection
(PSNV and Vita)
One of my personal favorites The
Jak and Daxter collection is making it’s way to PSNV (the PSN on the Vita) If
you haven’t played this, I forgive you, but only if you go and pick this game
up. Play through ALL OF THEM and then try to tell me they AREN’T fucking
amazing. If you don’t like them, we have no further business. If you don’t know
what Jack and Daxter is… wiki it… like why are you even here… stop let me stop
it’s cool, your just a soulless human who had not childhood it’s cool… it’s a
collection of three games A action RPG where you play as the main character Jak
as you fight your way through various stages to find out the the mystery of
Dark Eco which soon opens up to a much bigger story that is just so satisfying
and amazing, and involves a Legacy that exist in their world called the
Precursor Legacy. Get it play it and enjoy it, the first game is kinda slow, but
the second one makes up for, mainly cause Jak isn’t a mute anymore. He speaks…
and oh boy did I love his first words lol. I would suggest picking this one up
if you’re a old fan, or never played Jak
and Daxter in which case it is already on the PSN for PS3 GET IT NOW IF YOU
HAVE A PS3 if not, GET A PS4 WHEN IT COMES OUT, AND GET IT!!!!
Storm
Next we have a interesting little
title called Storm coming to PS3 I don’t know much about this game other than
what I was able to look up in such a short amount of time. Apparently you can
manipulate nature such as wind, rain, lighting, and snow, to solve puzzles… at
your own pace. Interacting with the land scape in season to lead a seed to a
new home… it’s a puzzle game. If your into puzzle games ENJOY… as I stated it’s
coming out for the PS3 if I’m not mistaken most US releases released TODAY and
most release on Tuesdays anyway, if your overseas in the UK or Europe it will
be out Friday.
Castlevanina Lament of Innocence
Next we have Castlevania Lament of
Innocence, a PS2 classic coming to PSN along with Corvette Evolution GT also a
PS2 classic coming to PSN, not a big racing fan, but the Castlevania games have
always been a favorite of mine, I’m thinking about getting it just for old time’s
sake, kinda to pass the time while I wait for other more exciting titles to
drop.
New Super Luigi U
New Super Luigi U is coming to the
eShop for the Wii U… Where do they come up with these names, and my god, Nintendo just loves the Mario brothers don’t they. We will
never see an end to the two will we. I don’t know though I haven’t played a
Mario game in the last few years, I think I might get this later on after I’ve
beaten or gotten bore with some of the games I’m currently playing for reviews,
and leisure. I mean come on who doesn’t enjoy a solid Mario or Luigi title, and
it’s about time Luigi gets some more love Mario is always hogging the spot
light.
Magrunner: Dark Pulse
Max Payne 3
(Mac)
Lastly we have Max Payne 3 coming
to the Mac on the 20th as well. This game has been out since the 15th
of May if memory serves me right, and came out on pc the 1st of this
month, well it’s coming to macs in two days, if you can’t wait, or not a PC
gamer, it’s out on for PS3 and Xbox 360. You should already know what Max Payne
is, this time I’m seriously not going to tell you what it is, if you don’t know
WIKI IT.
Well ladies and gentlemen that is
it for today’s video game news and updates, join me tomorrow for more. I’m
sorry todays came out so late, I had to help some move out their house… long
story, short, I now have a burning hatred for stairs. ANYWAY that’s it thank
you for your continued support and time, and I’ll try to get the next one out
at a more convenient hour. Good night.
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