Archive for November, 2009
Tali-Ode : Mass Effect 2 character trailer
Nov 28th
She was one of the better characters in the original game, even though she was often stuck in the background (also, no media attention was given too her because she wasn't a psychotic toad or sex option).
Essentially a child forced into a dangerous quest by her culture, Tali offered a sheltered yet insightful view of the outside universe Bioware had concocted that offered a nice counterpoint to humanities headstrong bull charge into the fray. She was also a capable tech-type, although Andrew Shepard (infiltrator extraordinare) was better *smug*
She's back in the sequel and is the subject of the next character bio video, after the cut.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Review
Nov 20th
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, Batman!
L4D2 release date clarification
Nov 14th
Valve have broken cover with a blog post outlining just when the imminent sequel to last years #1 game will hit.
Valve seem to be using EST as the guideline for a change (i'm sure you can work it out from there) but I'd be surprised if there isn't a hint of Valve Time in there somewhere. Oh, there are survivor bios and a few weapon breakdowns hidden in the post too.
Get the L4D2 demo on Steam now.
Due to an ongoing debate in the office and online as to whether "12 AM" means noon or midnight (we're still sticking with midnight), it's been more challenging than we realized to tell people when exactly our game will be available. Factor in the Earth rotating around the sun, daylight savings time, some of our fans insisting on using the Mayan calendar, and we're just going to try and make this as specific as possible:
When L4D2 will go live:
Tuesday, November 17th, 12:00 AM (midnight) Eastern Standard Time
- Monday, November 16th, 9:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
- Monday, November 16th, 10:00 PM Mountain Standard Time
- Monday, November 16th, 11:00 PM Central Standard Time
- Tuesday, November 17th, 12:00 AM (midnight) Eastern Standard Time
- Tuesday, November 17th, 5:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time
- Tuesday, November 17th, 8:00 AM Moscow Time
- Tuesday, November 17th, 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time
Also, if you were interested in learning a bit more about the Survivors you'll be playing as this Tuesday(ish), check out our Survivor pages for Nick, Ellis, Coach and Rochelle with character, weapon and item details.
Machinarium Review
Nov 13th
Andrew Bryant has found the perfect solution to reaching that jar on the top shelf!
Final Fantasy XIII – March 9th
Nov 13th
Square Enix have announced that Final Fantasy XIII will hit European and American PS3's and XBOX 360's on March 9th 2010.
Leona Lewis will also provide the theme song for the game (unless you live in Japan of course) called "My Hands" which is off her forthcoming album.
We'll have more on Final Fantasy XIII over the coming months.
Announcement Video after the Jump.
MP creates Gamer’s Voice pressure group #MW2
Nov 10th
Because jumping on the #MW2 (natch) bandwagon isn't shameless enough these days, Tom Watson (one of the few pro-gaming MPs in British Parliment) has set up a Facebook Group to coincide with todays release of the much-anticipated shooter.
Designed to 'give gamers a voice' (although 'how' is still a mystery), the group already has over 6500 irate and vocal members, ready to mobilise in an instant against the Vaz-i regime in a flurry of angry internet hate and mass hysteria.
Still, at least they don't have a Twitter page... Oh, wait!
Quite whether this will involve multiple kiddies calling each other faggots in between mowing down civilians in russian airports is currently unknown.
In related #MW2 news, get to one of the nations many supermarkets for your Call of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2 purchasing needs and pay as little as possible. Word has it Sainsburys & Morissons are the best bets!
