Gaming News of the week

Rumours that the next XBOX might ditch the disc have appeared... Valve dismisses steam box rumours that it might move to hardware... Mass Effect 3 bestselling for two weeks in a row... Playstation network barriers have been "removed" by Sony for CCP's Dust 514... IOS and Android game markets controlled bynew publishers, but failed to beat the new wave... Zumba fitness 2 drives revenue growth for Majesco .. And Capcom announces first browser-based title Onimusha Soul representsthe japanese publishers first stab at browser gaming.

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Gamer of the week: Remnant

This week we look at Remnant a strange and confusing character with numerous interestsand skills which few can really understand. He defines himself as a gamer not only as a gaming fanatic but also as a gaming sceptic. He has particular games that intrigue him far more than others. He says that the SA gaming industryis growing in popularity, even amongst the older generation, but it is still lacking in areas such as smaller cities such as East London, but it is growing.
He believes that gaming in 10 years time will be "hugely popular" and he also adds that gaming in South Africa is "replacing movies slowly" and that he imagines that "everyone would get into " gaming.
When it comes to G3 it has been his subconscious hope that something like G3 would happen to him, and despite his efforts, something this important is a "great deal" in his life and also gives him a chance to share his love of gaming with others.
His advice to gamers who want to make a career out of gaming is "its simple" andthat a "true gamer must have pride in gaming" and thata gamer must live for it and nobody can tell you otherwise.Gaming to himis something you must be great at "like a talent"
When asked the hardest question for any gamer (PS3 or XBOX360) he replied XBOX because it was the first console he bought after the PS2 days, and that it has served him well.

Article by Walter

Advice by Laz: Soul Calibur - Unlocking Algol

Helpful hints to the Soul Calibur series, you will recognise the boss character Algol from SC IV is a playable character in the latest installment. He is unlockable after completing legendary souls mode ( unlocked after clearing episode 20 in story mode) which as you should know , is incredibly hard due to an intelligent and extra vicious AI, YOU WILL HAVE YOUR ASS HANDED TO YOU (Truth). Algol can be unlocked in a much easier way by simply selecting quick battle and choosing the following battle settings: EUROPE, INTERMEDIATE, NEWEST 1ST, do about 2 or 3 fights andan opponent card called TERAMOS might appear, he will battle using, Battle and win (TERAMOS is relatively easy), Algol becomes selectable in all modes except story mode and as a created character soul

Article by Lazarus  

Game Review: Final Fantasy XIII-2

If you aren't a fan of Final Fantasy or haven't played Final Fantasy XIII then FF XIII-2 won't be as fun a game to play as opposed to those who are and have. It's plot revolves around Lightning Farron being caught in another world named Valhalla, and despite the turn of events in FF XIII nobody at New Bodhum seems to remember Lightning surviving. Her sister Serah now lives in New Bodhum on Gran Pulse. A seaside town as was the original Bodhum on Cocoon. You meet Noel Kreiss, a young man who has met Lightning while travelling through time and he presents Serah with a gift, a bow for protection. Noel explains that Serah must come with him through a time gate to look for Lightning. The plot does seem to confuse as travelling through different time periods will definitely keep your mind in disarray. you see familiar faces and familiar foes, but whats new is the new battle system, being able to win over the creatures you have beaten and having them join your side as a pet one might say. Also you are able to upgrade them with their very own crystarium. You have the option of three creatures in battle, being able to switch between them. Alot of time travel exploring is involved so if that intrigues you , I say play it !! Priced at R599.

Article by Remnant

Game Review: Mass Effect 3

A warning !!! is in order for big fans of Mass Effect, it has alot of sadness, so brace yourself. Mass Effect 3 pretty much gets to the point as the game starts , within minutes Earth is under attack throwing Commander Shepard into the heat of battle.With amazing gameplay using the new Omni Tool Blade. Being able to cover behind debris and jumping your opponent with deadly Omni Tool attacks. Presented with many options of Rifles and SMGs, etc, each weapon is fully customisable with parts bought from shops on the Citadel. The story goes about forming a galactic army, rallying all the species to the fight on Earth, with unimaginable outcomes. Geth, Turian and Krogan are some examples of species who shall fight for Earth with plenty of familiar faces some or many may not be present, depending on your actions in ME2. Now after choosing who you want as a romantic decides which one you keep in  ME3. Spending alot of time doing side missionsfor people on the Citadel will ultimately help to rally more species to the fight. Now with more interaction with the crew members, it makes for a more in depth, but again a warning!!! the closer you feel to the people you know the more prepared you should be, brace yourself for the war to save all life in the galaxy.Priced at R599.

Article by Remnant

Mobile gaming

We have come far with phone gaming in just 10 years, but phone gaming's biggest problem is controls. Even Sony Ericsson Xpira play didn't get it right, but with the Zii mote, a bluetooth gaming remote (looks like a Wii's nunchuck) gaming is alot better. Bluetooth remotes are the next big thing in mobile gaming.
I'm a gamer but I am not moved by the Xpira play (with 1GHZ being underpoweredand a 512 MB RAM = PS1 graphics) I'm moved more by Nividea Tegra 2 ( with dual 1GHZ and up to 512 RAM) making it 1 Gig better than Xpira play, allowing it to produce PS2 graphics and if you want to have fun on it , you can set it to use a PS3 control

Article by TC3D

Game Review: Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City

If you are a fan of survival horror and third person shooter games then this game is what you would love to have this March. Its events take depicted in Resident Evil 1 and 3 with three enemies to tackle:

1. Zombies
2. Bi-organic weapons
3. Unpredictable elements

All of these create a brand new style of gameplay and breakingthe mould of conventional, traditional team based shooters, using the gimic the "bleeding mechanic". Its due to releaseon 20 March 2012 for both XBOX 360 and PS3 and is dveloped by Slant Six, priced at R599.

Article by Teddy