From the ACE team's blog, here comes another teaser.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
What is OnLive?
OnLive is the self proclaimed future of video games. Don't have the latest console hardware? Computer can't run anything more demanding than WoW? Fear not! OnLive is here bringing you the latest games streaming via almost any internet capable PC. "How could this be?", you say? Well according to the OnLive FAQ it is quite simple.
Via - How OnLive Works
Here are some videos from GDC '09 where OnLive was officially annouced.
Ok, Sounds great in theory, and seems to have some serious backing from some major publishers. Will it work? Well, let me pick my jaw up off the floor and take a look below.
The only thing I could think of, that may hold this system back, would be connection speed and controller delay issues. Again I was surprised to hear that it should be seamless at around 80 ms/ping.
Could this be the console killer? Only time will tell, and I will be keeping my eyes on any developments.
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- Connect to OnLive with your TV, PC or Mac and start a game
- Your game runs in a state-of-the-art OnLive game server center
- OnLive connects you to game servers through the Internet, instantly sending your controller actions upstream and the results back downstream at blinding fast speeds
- Enjoy ultra high-performance gameplay on your TV or entry-level PC or Mac
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Via - How OnLive Works
Here are some videos from GDC '09 where OnLive was officially annouced.
Ok, Sounds great in theory, and seems to have some serious backing from some major publishers. Will it work? Well, let me pick my jaw up off the floor and take a look below.
The only thing I could think of, that may hold this system back, would be connection speed and controller delay issues. Again I was surprised to hear that it should be seamless at around 80 ms/ping.
Could this be the console killer? Only time will tell, and I will be keeping my eyes on any developments.
April: Flavor of the month: PSP or DSi PART 2
CLICK HERE FOR PART 1
It has been quite a show here tonight folks! Mr. DSi has stepped up and really shown that he is a veteran of the sport! Mr. PSP is more than putting on a great show for the fans, and is eagerly looking to step back into the ring. This is quite a spectacle of brawn! Now without further ado, may the latter half of tonights show begin!
Well we have inspected the hardware and now that we are clear on the contenders stats, we can start checking out the games. Both systems have many great titles in store this year, so we will take a peek at the top 3 most anticipated games by us at Over 9000. Lets kick it off with the PSP. Enjoy!
Resistance : Retribution
Out NOW!
This game's story falls somewhere between Resistance and Resistance 2 for the PS3. A sound use of narrative compliments the dark feel of the game. The future looks bleak, but the textures look amazing. Bad ass guns and killer aliens, with a great use of control mechanics. This is the shooter your PSP has been looking for. A must have for fans of the series.
Patapon 2
Early May '09
This semi-psychedelic rhythm based, side scroller is the follow up to it's well received predeccesor. Patapon's excellent combination of gameplay mechanics and funky art style have many people clamoring for this new title.
Final Fantasy Dissidia
Late Aug '09
Besides looking bad ass, and flying around fighting, this FF title puts a twist on your FF worlds(as if that hasn't happened before). Strategy styled gameplay is broken up by excellent looking aerial combat, Final Fantasy Dissidia will be featuring a huge array of FF characters from past titles.
Honorable mention:
Need for Speed:Shift
Hammerin' Hero
Looking good from up top, PSP again shows no mercy with its delivery. Can the DSi pull out all the stops? Find out later this week!
It has been quite a show here tonight folks! Mr. DSi has stepped up and really shown that he is a veteran of the sport! Mr. PSP is more than putting on a great show for the fans, and is eagerly looking to step back into the ring. This is quite a spectacle of brawn! Now without further ado, may the latter half of tonights show begin!
Well we have inspected the hardware and now that we are clear on the contenders stats, we can start checking out the games. Both systems have many great titles in store this year, so we will take a peek at the top 3 most anticipated games by us at Over 9000. Lets kick it off with the PSP. Enjoy!
Resistance : Retribution
Out NOW!
This game's story falls somewhere between Resistance and Resistance 2 for the PS3. A sound use of narrative compliments the dark feel of the game. The future looks bleak, but the textures look amazing. Bad ass guns and killer aliens, with a great use of control mechanics. This is the shooter your PSP has been looking for. A must have for fans of the series.
Patapon 2
Early May '09
This semi-psychedelic rhythm based, side scroller is the follow up to it's well received predeccesor. Patapon's excellent combination of gameplay mechanics and funky art style have many people clamoring for this new title.
Final Fantasy Dissidia
Late Aug '09
Besides looking bad ass, and flying around fighting, this FF title puts a twist on your FF worlds(as if that hasn't happened before). Strategy styled gameplay is broken up by excellent looking aerial combat, Final Fantasy Dissidia will be featuring a huge array of FF characters from past titles.
Honorable mention:
Need for Speed:Shift
Hammerin' Hero
Looking good from up top, PSP again shows no mercy with its delivery. Can the DSi pull out all the stops? Find out later this week!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Zeno Clash
Besides looking amazing, and running on the commodious Source engine, Zeno Clash boasts an Epic storyline and detailed fighting system. This first person, hack-and-slash fighter is looking like it will shape up nicely. The game is set to release in April and is available through Steam.
OVER9000PODCAST EPISODE 0
This is our test episode. We break down how the show is going to work and talk about a bunch of games. Star wars : The Old Republic. Crossfire, and a host of other off topic goodness.
WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT NSFW
CLICK HERE FOR EPISODE 0
NEW EPISODES TO FOLLOW EVERY 2 WEEKS
WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT NSFW
CLICK HERE FOR EPISODE 0
NEW EPISODES TO FOLLOW EVERY 2 WEEKS
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
UT3 BLACK GOES LIVE ON STEAM
That big expansion Epic has been promising? It's now available on Steam. What does this mean for all you poor suckers who bought the retail version of UT3? Wipe those tears and plug your CD-Key into steam and hit the ground in a sort of stumbling run/crawl while it updates. And if you haven't already bought this game, there's no excuse to take advantage of the Free Weekend Steam is offering to try it out, then buy it for its ludicrous price of twelve bucks! Till March 15th anyway.
This patch/expansion brings us two new gametypes, three new maps, two weapons, two deployable items, a new vehicle and two new characters to mix it up with in the eternal struggle between red and blue. All that on top of a plethora of smaller additions and fixes to the game which will hopefully bring this game away from the simple nature of the console interface we've been enduring for so long. The expansion also boasts improved network performance and mod support.
Now's the time to dust off your copy and give this thing a second chance. Get some fun out of that investment you made so long ago.
Yes, it was an investment. One that is now paying off. I hope.
This patch/expansion brings us two new gametypes, three new maps, two weapons, two deployable items, a new vehicle and two new characters to mix it up with in the eternal struggle between red and blue. All that on top of a plethora of smaller additions and fixes to the game which will hopefully bring this game away from the simple nature of the console interface we've been enduring for so long. The expansion also boasts improved network performance and mod support.
Now's the time to dust off your copy and give this thing a second chance. Get some fun out of that investment you made so long ago.
Yes, it was an investment. One that is now paying off. I hope.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
MARCH: Flavor of the month: PSP or DSi?
Well, its time for this months standoff, and do we have some contenders here for you tonight folks! In this corner I bring to you the heavyweight champion, he's here to tell you how its done, Mr. DSi, give him a hand!
Next, we bring you someone who has some considerable wins and knockouts on his belt, the up-and-coming king of the ring, please welcome, Mr. PSP!
Now gentleman, I want a clean fight, and I don't wanna see any cheap shots.
Ok? Lets get ready to rumble!
Well, lets break down our fighters and see what they are bringing to the table tonight.
Alright, lets look at the new DSi and see what it has to show off. First of all the obvious part is that it features not one, but two 0.3 Megapixel cameras. I am confused as to why they choose such a low powered set of cameras, when a single 1.3 Megapixel would have seemed to make more sense.
Knowing Nintendo though, they probably have some amazing multi-camera, card scanning, face rendering, geo-tagging online chat room with a printer, up their sleeve. The system also will feature a slightly larger screen than previous incarnations, as well as some on board memory expandable by an SD slot. It will additionally feature expanded wifi capabilities and the ability to download classic and homebrew games, at a price.
In comparison to the previous incarnation of DS, you will be loosing the Game-boy advanced cartridge slot, but hopefully a decent library of download-able games will make up for this. The DSi's price will be around $170, which may make it unpractical for current DS owners to shell nearly $200 for what seems to be such a small upgrade. Whether Nintendo will make it worth the extra bucks, we will see in the future.
As for the PSP, you can find them new for $170 and used at Gamestop/EB for $140. While there is no "New" PSP to speak of, there is a $199 Hannah Montana Entertainment Pack, with a purple PSP, some HM Episodes, and a 2 Gig memory card. I guess Sony decided to go after a fresh demographic and get more 12 year old girls playing PSP. -_- How cute.
Our next section will focus on game line ups and previews between the two systems, STAY TUNED!!
Next, we bring you someone who has some considerable wins and knockouts on his belt, the up-and-coming king of the ring, please welcome, Mr. PSP!
Now gentleman, I want a clean fight, and I don't wanna see any cheap shots.
Ok? Lets get ready to rumble!
Well, lets break down our fighters and see what they are bringing to the table tonight.
Alright, lets look at the new DSi and see what it has to show off. First of all the obvious part is that it features not one, but two 0.3 Megapixel cameras. I am confused as to why they choose such a low powered set of cameras, when a single 1.3 Megapixel would have seemed to make more sense.
Knowing Nintendo though, they probably have some amazing multi-camera, card scanning, face rendering, geo-tagging online chat room with a printer, up their sleeve. The system also will feature a slightly larger screen than previous incarnations, as well as some on board memory expandable by an SD slot. It will additionally feature expanded wifi capabilities and the ability to download classic and homebrew games, at a price.
In comparison to the previous incarnation of DS, you will be loosing the Game-boy advanced cartridge slot, but hopefully a decent library of download-able games will make up for this. The DSi's price will be around $170, which may make it unpractical for current DS owners to shell nearly $200 for what seems to be such a small upgrade. Whether Nintendo will make it worth the extra bucks, we will see in the future.
As for the PSP, you can find them new for $170 and used at Gamestop/EB for $140. While there is no "New" PSP to speak of, there is a $199 Hannah Montana Entertainment Pack, with a purple PSP, some HM Episodes, and a 2 Gig memory card. I guess Sony decided to go after a fresh demographic and get more 12 year old girls playing PSP. -_- How cute.
Our next section will focus on game line ups and previews between the two systems, STAY TUNED!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Gotta Git 'em While They're Young
PC Gamers frustrated at the influx of less civilized players who are migrating into their territory should check out the Ash's Thoughts podcast for a glimpse into what most of us knew, yet couldn't put into words. It scores about a 10 on the Richter scale of sensibility.
If you know someone who behaves themselves poorly in their online games, you would be doing yourself and the rest of your community a favor to get them to listen to Ash's words. Maybe if you're feeling extra heroic you could encourage them to exercise more civility when they address other players. No one likes to be cursed or belittled, not even the people most notorious for doing it. Although it is an easy recourse to fight back with nasty words of your own, you'll be helping the problem rather than nurturing it if you show these people another way. It sounds fruity, but what most people really need is actually just a little love, even if you're not going to be the one giving it full time.
If you know someone who behaves themselves poorly in their online games, you would be doing yourself and the rest of your community a favor to get them to listen to Ash's words. Maybe if you're feeling extra heroic you could encourage them to exercise more civility when they address other players. No one likes to be cursed or belittled, not even the people most notorious for doing it. Although it is an easy recourse to fight back with nasty words of your own, you'll be helping the problem rather than nurturing it if you show these people another way. It sounds fruity, but what most people really need is actually just a little love, even if you're not going to be the one giving it full time.
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