Borderlands 2 and it's awesome new trailer
If I had to pick one game that I want right now(Besides Guild Wars 2) it would be Borderlands 2 in a heart beat. Gearbox Software just released a new action-packed trailer that perfectly shows the game's humor and carnage all at the same time.
Such an awesome reminder that this game is only a few months away. The video showed a couple of new faces and an old face that someone got wings?
Borderlands 2 hits stores on September 18 on Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
More Mass Effect 3 DLC on the way
After giving fans closure in the Extended Cut DLC, Bioware still has plans for Mass Effect 3. Next DLC will again be free and the content will be for multiplayer. Earth is the name of the DLC and will include the usual - New maps, new guns, characers, and a Platinum Mode if you consider Gold too easy at this point.
Bioware is dumping tons of support for Mass Effect 3. I'm surprised with how many free DLC's they're throwing at us. Sure it's mostly for multiplayer, but it's still free content nonetheless.
Earth will include three guns - Piranha assault shotgun, Acolyte pistol, and Typhoon assault rifle. The six new characters will also include new abilities and melee attacks that I wish were in the single player campaign.
Engineer class: N7 Demolisher
Abilities: Homing Grenade, Arc Grenade, Supply Pylon Description: The Demolisher uses grenades to attack at range and to terrorize the battlefield. Demolishers can also create a supply pylon that stocks allies with an unending reserve of grenades and thermal reloads.
Sentinel class: N7 Paladin Abilities: Snap Freeze, Incinerate, Energy Drain Description: The Paladin carries a powerful omni-shield onto the battlefield to block enemy fire. The Paladin also uses the shield as a heavy-melee weapon that, when modified with incendiary or cryo upgrades, creates a devastating combination attack.
Infiltrator class: N7 Shadow Abilities: Tactical Cloak, Shadow Strike, Electric Slash Description: Shadow infiltrators use implants to dramatically improve agility, making them slippery combatants on the battlefield. Their monomolecular blades are a menace from cover and close range.
Vanguard class: N7 Slayer Abilities: Phase Disruptor, Biotic Charge, Biotic Slash Description: Slayers use implants to dramatically improve mobility. Their dizzying sword attacks can hit multiple opponents, and the Slayer’s ability to slip fire makes them hard to pin down on the battielfield.
Adept class: N7 Fury Abilities: Throw, Annihilation Field, Dark Channel Description: Fury operatives use implants to fuel biotics and their incredible movement speed. These operatives wind an unpredictable path on the battlefield, moving in and out of combat before returning to unleash a sweeping biotic attack on their unsuspecting targets.
Soldier class: N7 Destroyer Abilities: Multi-Frag Grenade, Missile Launcher, Devastator Mode, T5-V Battlesuit Description: The Destroyer’s T5-V Battlesuit gives these strong-but-slow soldiers mech-like protection. Driven by eezo-assisted actuators, these frontline troopers carry heavy weapons onto the battlefield.
And best of all, new maps to play in - Vancouver, Rio, and London. More maps equals Longer lifespan. Especially when it's all free.
I stopped playing ME3 multiplayer 2 DLC's ago. Maybe it's about time I revisit when this hits. Curious on how platinum goes, Gold is damn hard as it is.
You can start downloading the Earth DLC on July 17 for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
[Source: PC Gamer, Official Bioware Blog
Ouya - a new Android based home console
What if I told you that there exists a home console powered by an OS that is used mostly on smart phones and tablets? Sounds weird enough as it is. But what if I told you that it is also legitimately hackable?
A new home console called Ouya has just been announced called Ouya. It is based on the Android OS, is worth $99 (USD) and is an open/hackable console. Surely enough this sounds very unique and very different. The fact that it's 'open' brings up a lot of possibilities, not just limited to game but with apps and such. Games will be free early on with microtransactions and monetizations being handled by the developers themselves later on. The controller looks like it takes inspiration from both the PS3 and Xbox360 controllers as well as the WiiU. With the standard 4 face buttons, D-pad, and dual-analog sticks as well a 3.5 to 4-inch touch screen.
Specs for the Ouya console are as follows: Tegra 3 Quad Core Processor 1GB of RAM 8GB of internal flash storage HDMI port (supports up to 1080p) Built-in WiFi Bluetooth LE 4.0 USB 2.0 port
This bizarre but awesome sounding console will become a reality if it's kickstarter project reaches $950,000 (USD) goal by August 9th of this year (08/09/2012). There are already a few developers onboard such as Canabalt's Alex Saltsman and Minecraft's Mojang.
You can pledge a minimum of $1 and there are exclusive rewards if you pledge a higher amount, all of which are on the kickstarter page for Ouya. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ouya/ouya-a-new-kind-of-video-game-console
As of the writing of this post, there are 7,675 backers for this kickstarter with a total pledge of $954,940 (USD).
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Dragon War Dragunov Gaming Mouse - The Budget Gaming Mouse
A week ago, my mouse started giving me problems with the left click randomly not working(I blame Diablo 3). So I headed to the mall in search for a good cheap mouse and I actually found one that was below my budget and was actually made for gamers.
Now I'm not a peripheral buying kind of guy. I hardly purchase those expensive gaming headsets or any of those add-ons in gaming consoles. Heck, I haven't bothered getting my own webcam for my PC. If I have to choose between a standard Playstation 3 controller worth P2,000 to a controller with just some special color worth P4,000, I'll go for the P2,000 in a heart beat. That is just how I am. As long as it works, I'm good. Same for my PC equipment. Now since my mouse gave up after 4 years, it's time to get a new one...
Yes, the picture above was my mouse for 4 years. For a very cheap mouse working for that many years, I think it was about time it started giving me problems. I clean it regularly and it's so old that after cleaning it, it looks dirty.
My budget was around P500 - P800. I was looking for any mouse really, even a mouse similar to my old one would do. Looking at various computer shops at Alabang Town Center, nothing struck my interest. Some were mostly at the P800 - P1,200 range. So with no luck after 30 minutes(I shop quick), I decided to peek at Datablitz to see if there is anything new. Then at the corner of the store I found it, a gaming mouse worth only P495(around $10)?
Dragon War Dragunov Gaming Mouse. The box looked appealing and I double checked if they just forgot to add an extra zero on the price tag. The store clerk said it was legit. There were three types of Gaming Mouse priced at P495, similar features but shaped differently. I know little about Ergonomic design, but I picked Dragunov since it felt right when I held it the first time. I bought the mouse right away with a return policy of one week if I find issues with the mouse.
At first glance, I thought I was holding a very cheap Razer product with its fancy box that includes a free mouse pad. But it was actually Dragon War, a company in Japan together with Elephant who seems to be the distributor of the product in Asia.
Key Features
- Ergonomic design for professional gamer
- Gaming mouse with 6 control buttons
- Mouse cable length of 1.4 meters
- Suitable for almost every surface
- Special gaming sensor with revolutionary 3200 dpi
- Mouse Pad is provided
- Resolution: 800/1600/2400/3200 dpi
- Interface: USB
- Dimension: W79 X D40 X H120mm
- Weight: 76g
I'm fine having the standard buttons found on any standard mouse, but for the sake of testing all the Dargunov has to offer, I went on configuring some buttons. Setting the 6 keys in the mouse was pretty easy but requires you to download the software from the link provided in the box. A quick download and to set each button was self-explanatory. If you still require help on how to do it, they redirect you to a page after installing the program with a link to a user guide. I didn't change much in my mouse but I've placed the two new buttons on the left side to be my browser refresh and browser back buttons. The changes you make happens instantly when you press that apply button.
One week after purchase....
When I bought the mouse, I was planning to make a post right away, but further testing and actually use of the mouse was needed. So with the mouse having a 1 week replacement policy for defective products, I gave the mouse a beating for the first week. Besides, with it being so cheap, I was still questioning its durability. I wasn't going to throw it on the ground or anything, but I did play the game that broke my last mouse, and that is Diablo 3.
After a week of constant Diablo 3 clicking, combined with the everyday routine I do in my PC, Dragunov was still functioning properly. With the mouse being rubber coated and how the mouse was shaped, this mouse felt way better than my previous one. Sure, coming from that old mouse above is a huge upgrade, but again - Were talking about a gaming mouse that I bet is at the same price range as those standard mouse that comes with any PC bundle.
If you are on a budget and planning to buy a mouse designed for gaming, this will definitely do if you are starting out. The fact that you get features that any gamer would appreciate for only P495 is a steal if you ask me. It lasting for months is questionable, but with a very low price point, it's worth the risk.
Injustice gameplay shown during Evo 2012
During Evo 2012, NetherRealm Studios(Mortal Kombat 9) presented their new game Injustice: Gods Among Us to the Fighting Game Community with 15 minutes of gameplay. They showcased how each stage in the game will have multiple levels, destructible environments, and objects that players can use to inflict damage. Aside from that, the game looks and feels a lot like Mortal Kombat with DC characters, which is not a bad thing at all.
Funny how when I first saw this game my first thought was Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe. DC fighting games got bad rep thanks to that game, but it looks like Injustice is coming to change that.
It still looks like a cool game to play with friends and the visuals look amazing for a fighting game. NetherRealms did a great job with the latest Mortal Kombat so I'm anxious to see if they can bring yet another great fighting game to the table. The whole destructible environments and multiple stages are appealing but it could be ignored in the end. It could come out as a waste of time to interact with these objects.
Injustice: Gods Among Us comes out next year for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Oh and just in case you missed it...
[Credit: IGN, InjusticeGame]