So, nothing really new was announced today, so today I am going to be writing about the 3DS's upcoming lineup and what that means to the 3DS vs. Vita conflict happening later this year.
Article #1: 3DS's Upcoming Lineup
The 3DS's upcoming lineup for September-December looks pretty strong, with Kid Icarus, Super Mario 3D, Mark Kart 3D, Paper Mario 3D, Pokemon Rumble Blast, Animal Crossing 3D and Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, among others. But, what this means for Nintendo is that it has a strong lineup full of franchises that families recognize, right for the holiday season (like Mario) Priced a $40, they are at a good price.
The PS Vita is coming out at an EXTREMELY competitive price at $250 along with a strong software lineup,
including Uncharted, Killzone, Call of Duty, Sonic Generations, Mortal Kombat, Wipeout, LittleBigPlanet, Bioshock, Modnation Racers, and Super Stardust Delta, among others. All of these are very big franchises, and there is something for everyone. Unlike Nintendo's VERY poor release lineup, the PS Vita comes out strong and bold. Although, games will be priced at $60, $20 more than the 3DS's price.
History will repeat itself. But, who will come out the victor?
Only Time Will Tell.
There is one I know for sure, though. My wallet is going to lose A LOT of thickness.
That's It For Today, Folks!
PS. I've been playing Call of The Dead for a LONG time and I've barely discovered anything. I'm still learning the basics of the map. Also, I'm still working on Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded. I'm thinking that a rating system based off of these subjects:
Story, Gameplay, Graphics, Sound, Value, and Overall.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Daily Update: Square Enix Members?
So, today was a slow News day. Today's articles will consist of things to expect for next week and a comparison of the two leading video game loyalty programs, Square Enix Members and Club Nintendo.
Article #1: Next Couple Weeks
Finishing off Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded, so I'm (hopefully) going to be posting a review on Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded next week. Also, just got the Call of Duty Black Ops Escalation Map Pack, so I'm going to be posting an in-depth guide on that. It's a HUGE map to cover, so that might take awhile.
Article #2: Square Enix Members VS. Club Nintendo
First off, I have to say that I have been a member of both for about 2-3 years. Both have their ups and downs.
Square Enix Members: http://member.square-enix.com/na/ (North American SE Members Website)
Pros:
-Year-end Rewards are usually really great, especially for Gold-Ultimate. For the first year that Square Enix Members was on, they gave away an 8GB iPod Touch. No kidding.
-Points earned are always 50 points per game.
-Lots of ways to earn bonus points
Cons:
-Tiers can take a REALLY long time to earn
-There is no way to spend your points on rewards; just Yearly-Rewards
Club Nintendo
Pros:
-Lots of ways to earn points
-Points can be redeemed for rewards as low as 10 points
-Large Selection of Rewards
-Tier 1 (Gold) can be earned easily
Cons:
-Yearly Rewards are not the best things ever
-Not many good prizes, unlike the Japan Club Nintendo (a google search will justify my point)
-Not many chances to earn extra points
I love both Square Enix Members and Club Nintendo, so I advise you to try out both if you are a fan of either company.
That's it for today, folks! Thanks for reading!
Article #1: Next Couple Weeks
Finishing off Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded, so I'm (hopefully) going to be posting a review on Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded next week. Also, just got the Call of Duty Black Ops Escalation Map Pack, so I'm going to be posting an in-depth guide on that. It's a HUGE map to cover, so that might take awhile.
Article #2: Square Enix Members VS. Club Nintendo
First off, I have to say that I have been a member of both for about 2-3 years. Both have their ups and downs.
Square Enix Members: http://member.square-enix.com/na/ (North American SE Members Website)
Pros:
-Year-end Rewards are usually really great, especially for Gold-Ultimate. For the first year that Square Enix Members was on, they gave away an 8GB iPod Touch. No kidding.
-Points earned are always 50 points per game.
-Lots of ways to earn bonus points
Cons:
-Tiers can take a REALLY long time to earn
-There is no way to spend your points on rewards; just Yearly-Rewards
Club Nintendo
Pros:
-Lots of ways to earn points
-Points can be redeemed for rewards as low as 10 points
-Large Selection of Rewards
-Tier 1 (Gold) can be earned easily
Cons:
-Yearly Rewards are not the best things ever
-Not many good prizes, unlike the Japan Club Nintendo (a google search will justify my point)
-Not many chances to earn extra points
I love both Square Enix Members and Club Nintendo, so I advise you to try out both if you are a fan of either company.
That's it for today, folks! Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Daily Update: eSports? What?
Daily Update:
Article #1 eSports:
I didn't even know that this was a professon. One of the coolest things EVER! The idea of getting money for doing what I love most. Too bad a suck a FPSs. I really want to try Starcraft 2 though. I love Strategy Games, so that would be awesome.
So, once I play the game a bit, and learn the basics of the game, i'll make a quick guide when I get around to it. Sounds very complicated, though. I've never played a MMO Strategy game, so I'm pretty excited to get it later this month.
Before anyone actually earns money, they have to like the game. Then, it slowly evolves into Competitive play, then, Gaming as a profession. Look forward to the updates about Starcraft II!
Article #2 Operation Rainfall:
A couple of people from the IGN forums started a group called Operation Rainfall, trying to bring 3 Wii JRPGS that Nintendo said would not be set for a NA release. I was really looking forward to these as I grew up on JRPGs. The 3 games are: Xenoblade/Monado, The Last Story, and Pandora's Tower.
There is the Blog and the Facebook page for Operation Rainfall:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/OperationRainfall
Blog: http://oprainfall.blogspot.com/
Article #3 E.T.C:
Final Fantasy XIII-2 has gotten a release window: Sometime in January. Square has figured out the problems that plauged Final Fantasy XIII, and has fixed them. Hoping this will bring back a dying genre.
Megaman Legends 3 was cancelled. :'(
I was really looking forward to this. I mean, there has even been Operation Rainfall-like facebook pages. This has been 2 Megaman projects cancelled this year, so, what is in store for the infamous Blue Bomber?
Gamestop.ca is having a Power Sale up until the 24th.
http://www.gamestop.ca/collection/power-sale1
Nothing looks really appealing except for the Wii. $100 for a NEW Wii? Sounds pretty good to console modders.
Article #1 eSports:
I didn't even know that this was a professon. One of the coolest things EVER! The idea of getting money for doing what I love most. Too bad a suck a FPSs. I really want to try Starcraft 2 though. I love Strategy Games, so that would be awesome.
So, once I play the game a bit, and learn the basics of the game, i'll make a quick guide when I get around to it. Sounds very complicated, though. I've never played a MMO Strategy game, so I'm pretty excited to get it later this month.
Before anyone actually earns money, they have to like the game. Then, it slowly evolves into Competitive play, then, Gaming as a profession. Look forward to the updates about Starcraft II!
Article #2 Operation Rainfall:
A couple of people from the IGN forums started a group called Operation Rainfall, trying to bring 3 Wii JRPGS that Nintendo said would not be set for a NA release. I was really looking forward to these as I grew up on JRPGs. The 3 games are: Xenoblade/Monado, The Last Story, and Pandora's Tower.
There is the Blog and the Facebook page for Operation Rainfall:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/OperationRainfall
Blog: http://oprainfall.blogspot.com/
Article #3 E.T.C:
Final Fantasy XIII-2 has gotten a release window: Sometime in January. Square has figured out the problems that plauged Final Fantasy XIII, and has fixed them. Hoping this will bring back a dying genre.
Megaman Legends 3 was cancelled. :'(
I was really looking forward to this. I mean, there has even been Operation Rainfall-like facebook pages. This has been 2 Megaman projects cancelled this year, so, what is in store for the infamous Blue Bomber?
Gamestop.ca is having a Power Sale up until the 24th.
http://www.gamestop.ca/collection/power-sale1
Nothing looks really appealing except for the Wii. $100 for a NEW Wii? Sounds pretty good to console modders.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies Tips. KINO DER TOTEN EDITION!
Whew, that was a mouthful.
Zombies is one mode that many people have started playing, even more than Multiplayer (in some cases). I personally LOVE zombies and I play it more than Multiplayer. After surviving 28 rounds and getting 637 kills I thought I would share some tips and tricks for you. Remember, this is more geared towards people that have never played zombies/suck at it and want to get better. Although, Veterans may find a couple tips useful.
Anyway, here are some Zombies tips for the map Kino Der Toten.
ROUNDS 1-5
1. In order to maximize points in rounds 1-5, shoot the Zombies with your starting pistol (M1911) 4 times in the chest/legs and then knife. This yields the max amount of points. If you run out of bullets just knife.
2. DON'T STEAL in the first couple of rounds. This just ruins the team. Everyone will start stealing and a zombie outbreak WILL happen.
3. If you are operating two players or solo (maybe even 3 players) with multiple doors to take care of, buy a weapon. This will make it ten times easier. M14 is favored due to shorter reload time.
4. Have one person let zombies out of the door. Because the zombies are outside their entry points, they can drop power-ups with Max Ammo, Insta-Kill, Nuke, e.t.c
ROUNDS 6-10
1. I recommend opening up the top section. Open the first and second door and buy the MP40.
2. If you are killin' upstairs, stay mobile, looking between that one zombie entry area and everywhere else. If you are killin' downstairs, navigate though the three doors, killing whatever and rebuilding constantly. For 2 people, One goes upstairs and one goes downstairs. For 3 people, 1 goes upstairs and 2 goes downstairs. For 4 people, 2 go downstairs and 2 goes upstairs.
ROUNDS 11-14
1. Open up doors to the place with the Power switch. DO NOT TURN IT ON UNLESS NESSESARY.
2. Have 1-2 people guard the area with the traps and 1-2 guard the 2 doors.
ROUNDS 15-INFINITE
1. Turn on the power.
2. Go for Juggernog. Look for the Perks section for more details.
2. Go for the Mystery Box. You can find it buy looking at those signs. The green light signifies that the Mystery Box is in that area. Get a good weapon.
3. Go for Speed Cola and Quick Revive (In that order). Look for the Perks section for more details.
4. Trail. Look for my Trailing Section for more details.
PERKS:
Juggernog:
Juggernog is one of the most useful Perks. It gives your 3x the health. This prevents you from getting easily downed. It's located in the corner with a orange glow, near the entrance to the Lobby. It costs 2500 points. Well worth the purchase.
See that? It's in the top right corner.
Speed Cola
Speed Cola is similar to Sleight of Hand in Multiplayer; It halves your reload time and increases your boarding /barricading time by %60. Located in the room that you were in at Rounds 6-10. Costs 3000 points although very useful.
Quick Revive:
Quick Revive reduces your revive time by quite a lot. Located in the room you start at. Costs only 1500. Useful if you have a distraction like Awful Layton (Pack-a-Punched Crossbow) or Monkey Bombs for multiple revivals.
Double-Tap Rootbeer
Double Tap Rootbeer gives you increased fire rate. I DO NOT recommend this at all (unless you are using Snipers/Shotguns) because it drains Ammo too fast. Located in the Alley area. Costs 2000.
PACK-A-PUNCH!!! @~@
My favorite part of zombies. I'll refer you to this awesome guide on the Call of Duty Wiki for a complete list of Pack-A-Punched weapons.
Pack-A-Punch is a machine accessed via the teleporter, which is in the Theater when you turn the power on. The machine is in the back of the room you access via the teleporter. It costs 5000. I recommend using this with weapons that are out of ammo. You pay your points, shove your weapon into that machine, and... BAM!!!! A new weapon is created with full ammo. ESSENTIAL to surviving.
Weapons List:
http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/Pack-a-Punch_weapons
DOGS!!!
The most effective way to combat dogs is to go into a corner and camp. Dogs will come, one by one, and you kill, one by one. Shotguns and LMGs are effective.
So, that just about rounds up the zombie guide. If you have more tips/cheats/secrets, put them in the comments box. If you thought this was useful, please subscribe by mail, follow, or share on Facebook/Twitter!
Zombies is one mode that many people have started playing, even more than Multiplayer (in some cases). I personally LOVE zombies and I play it more than Multiplayer. After surviving 28 rounds and getting 637 kills I thought I would share some tips and tricks for you. Remember, this is more geared towards people that have never played zombies/suck at it and want to get better. Although, Veterans may find a couple tips useful.
Anyway, here are some Zombies tips for the map Kino Der Toten.
ROUNDS 1-5
1. In order to maximize points in rounds 1-5, shoot the Zombies with your starting pistol (M1911) 4 times in the chest/legs and then knife. This yields the max amount of points. If you run out of bullets just knife.
2. DON'T STEAL in the first couple of rounds. This just ruins the team. Everyone will start stealing and a zombie outbreak WILL happen.
3. If you are operating two players or solo (maybe even 3 players) with multiple doors to take care of, buy a weapon. This will make it ten times easier. M14 is favored due to shorter reload time.
4. Have one person let zombies out of the door. Because the zombies are outside their entry points, they can drop power-ups with Max Ammo, Insta-Kill, Nuke, e.t.c
ROUNDS 6-10
1. I recommend opening up the top section. Open the first and second door and buy the MP40.
2. If you are killin' upstairs, stay mobile, looking between that one zombie entry area and everywhere else. If you are killin' downstairs, navigate though the three doors, killing whatever and rebuilding constantly. For 2 people, One goes upstairs and one goes downstairs. For 3 people, 1 goes upstairs and 2 goes downstairs. For 4 people, 2 go downstairs and 2 goes upstairs.
ROUNDS 11-14
1. Open up doors to the place with the Power switch. DO NOT TURN IT ON UNLESS NESSESARY.
2. Have 1-2 people guard the area with the traps and 1-2 guard the 2 doors.
ROUNDS 15-INFINITE
1. Turn on the power.
2. Go for Juggernog. Look for the Perks section for more details.
2. Go for the Mystery Box. You can find it buy looking at those signs. The green light signifies that the Mystery Box is in that area. Get a good weapon.
3. Go for Speed Cola and Quick Revive (In that order). Look for the Perks section for more details.
4. Trail. Look for my Trailing Section for more details.
PERKS:
Juggernog:
Juggernog is one of the most useful Perks. It gives your 3x the health. This prevents you from getting easily downed. It's located in the corner with a orange glow, near the entrance to the Lobby. It costs 2500 points. Well worth the purchase.
Speed Cola
Speed Cola is similar to Sleight of Hand in Multiplayer; It halves your reload time and increases your boarding /barricading time by %60. Located in the room that you were in at Rounds 6-10. Costs 3000 points although very useful.
Quick Revive:
Quick Revive reduces your revive time by quite a lot. Located in the room you start at. Costs only 1500. Useful if you have a distraction like Awful Layton (Pack-a-Punched Crossbow) or Monkey Bombs for multiple revivals.
Double-Tap Rootbeer
Double Tap Rootbeer gives you increased fire rate. I DO NOT recommend this at all (unless you are using Snipers/Shotguns) because it drains Ammo too fast. Located in the Alley area. Costs 2000.
PACK-A-PUNCH!!! @~@
My favorite part of zombies. I'll refer you to this awesome guide on the Call of Duty Wiki for a complete list of Pack-A-Punched weapons.
Pack-A-Punch is a machine accessed via the teleporter, which is in the Theater when you turn the power on. The machine is in the back of the room you access via the teleporter. It costs 5000. I recommend using this with weapons that are out of ammo. You pay your points, shove your weapon into that machine, and... BAM!!!! A new weapon is created with full ammo. ESSENTIAL to surviving.
Weapons List:
http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/Pack-a-Punch_weapons
DOGS!!!
The most effective way to combat dogs is to go into a corner and camp. Dogs will come, one by one, and you kill, one by one. Shotguns and LMGs are effective.
Trailing!
This is SO MUCH FUN. The best thing to do is WALK (not run) around that area where the power switch is (the stage). You can circle around that little area, killing as you go. Only one person should do this at a time. It's hard to explain so if somebody could put a better explanation in the comments box I will give you credit!!
So, that just about rounds up the zombie guide. If you have more tips/cheats/secrets, put them in the comments box. If you thought this was useful, please subscribe by mail, follow, or share on Facebook/Twitter!
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