I finally saw 3 (yes 3) screen shots from the upcoming Amazing Spiderman on Nintendo's 3DS. How were they...extremely ugly! If you can find this months issue of Nintendo Power magazine the pics are printed. It is possible that the screen shots are a low-res picture. Still if this is whats coming I'm very disappointed.
The worst part is that Amazing Spiderman on 360/PS3 looks to be one of the best games of the summer. On 3DS and Wii it looks to be a quick cash in. Beenox gives a reason why it's so different from it's big brother versions. Here's a portion of the interview.
S: What is the Nintendo 3DS version of The Amazing Spider-Man like? Retailer descriptions say that only the HD versions are open-world. Will the 3DS version be close to the console versions at all?
DB: The Amazing Spider-Man for the Wii and for the 3DS is actually based of the same code base and game assets which means that they share the same game play.
We’ve optimized the experience on the Wii and 3DS to take advantage of their unique platform differences and motion controls, which means that players will have a different experience with the game on those platforms.
While the Wii and 3DS versions won’t have Spidey “roaming” between story missions, there are still plenty of collectibles, unlockables, and in-game challenges awaiting the wall-crawler, on top of large areas to sling through and intense combat with numerous enemy types. The Wii takes combat and web-slinging to new levels of immersion thanks to its motion controls, and the 3DS version will also have several unique mini-games that use its touch-screen.
If held side-by-side, all of the “level based” missions are very similar to what will ship on the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms, just optimized to fit the Nintendo platforms’ unique capabilities.
What's so funny about this is that Gameloft just showed it's new trailer for their Amazing Spiderman game on IOS/ Android. Guess what...it's fully open world and looks amazing. Check out the trailer below.
http://youtu.be/hAma5rlQj80
So obviously they could have made a full 3D world for Spiderman to roam around. Beenox just decided not to. Spiderman on 3DS and Wii could still be a fun game...but the odds are stacked against it. Plus why spend $30 on the 3DS version (or $50 for Wii) of Spiderman when you could pay $7 for your phone or tablet.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Nintendo E3 2012
I was not impressed by Nintendo at all. I really wanted to be. I had such high hopes for the big N, but I just felt let down. First off they mainly promoted the Wii U. Which is fine, but the 3DS is actually out and making money. So they should have focused on that a lot more.
It seems like most the Wii U games are ports. There was some original content showed off, but nothing that stood out. None of the games shown looked next-gen either. They all looked like they were made for 360 or PS3. I'm not dissing current-gen consoles(I love my PS3). BUT the Wii U is supposedly "next-gen". I don't see any signs of that yet. All I see is a big tablet controller.
It seems like most the Wii U games are ports. There was some original content showed off, but nothing that stood out. None of the games shown looked next-gen either. They all looked like they were made for 360 or PS3. I'm not dissing current-gen consoles(I love my PS3). BUT the Wii U is supposedly "next-gen". I don't see any signs of that yet. All I see is a big tablet controller.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
E3 2012
It's Tuesday and so far I'm not impressed with E3. Both Microsoft and Sony showed some very "pretty games", but nothing to get excited about. It seems like this year is all about the sequels. Which is fine, I love a good sequel. I just expect more from E3. I want to see big announcements. Plus most every game shown so far this year had already been revealed.
Today is Nintendo's conference and I don't expect to be impressed. I'm not convinced that the Wii U is a legit gaming experience. Why would I be when they wont give us any real info about it. My guess is that they will focus primarily on the Wii U and neglect the 3DS.
I'll write my feeling on the Nintendo conference later. I want to clarify, I'm not saying Microsoft and Sony didn't have anything good to show. It just seems like they are more concerned with other forms of media. They should be focusing on games.
Today is Nintendo's conference and I don't expect to be impressed. I'm not convinced that the Wii U is a legit gaming experience. Why would I be when they wont give us any real info about it. My guess is that they will focus primarily on the Wii U and neglect the 3DS.
I'll write my feeling on the Nintendo conference later. I want to clarify, I'm not saying Microsoft and Sony didn't have anything good to show. It just seems like they are more concerned with other forms of media. They should be focusing on games.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Amazing Spider Man 3DS
The Amazing Spider man movie tie in game will be released on June 26th here in the states. There has been a lot of coverage for the 360/PS3 versions. However there has been none whatsoever for the 3DS/Wii versions. The developer Beenox has stated that the 3DS/Wii versions will not have free roam. They say that the missions will be virtually the same. The 3DS versions will have some touch screen mini games. The Wii will have motion controls.
I realize that the 3DS is no where near as powerful as 360 or PS3, but why have we seen nothing about these versions? We expect it not to be as pretty, but hopefully it's not so horrible that it can't be shown. I want to see a screen shot or something. How can they expect people to pre-order the game when there's no real information about it.
What really worries me is that most everything I hear about this game is how awesome the free roaming is. Since the 3DS version wont have free roam I'm skeptical. The 3DS needs all the games it can get right now. I hope Beenox wont let 3DS owners down.
I realize that the 3DS is no where near as powerful as 360 or PS3, but why have we seen nothing about these versions? We expect it not to be as pretty, but hopefully it's not so horrible that it can't be shown. I want to see a screen shot or something. How can they expect people to pre-order the game when there's no real information about it.
What really worries me is that most everything I hear about this game is how awesome the free roaming is. Since the 3DS version wont have free roam I'm skeptical. The 3DS needs all the games it can get right now. I hope Beenox wont let 3DS owners down.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Lego Batman 2
I'm stoked for the new Lego Batman game. I'm not really a big fan of the past Lego games, but this one looks amazing. This will be the first Lego game where the characters actually talk. So that's a pretty big deal. However I'm torn between which version of the game to purchase. The PS3 and 360 versions have an open world to explore (also a first for a Lego game). While the 3DS version has its own special Justice League aspect. Either way I'm excited.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Kid Icarus: Uprising Controls
Let me start off by saying that Kid Icarus Uprising is an amazing game. There is not one thing about this game that I do not like. However Kid Icarus did get a bad rap for it's control setup. Gaming magazines and websites were complaining of hand cramps and other annoyances. The average consumer when reviewing the game does not complain about the controls. So having read the critics and the consumers reviews I went ahead and bought Kid Icarus Uprising.
As you can see in the picture above Pit is moved with the left stick and the camera is controlled with the stylus. The left trigger is used for your primary attack. I've had no problems with this setup. I thought that I would but nope, they feel very natural. I will say that you will need to play it for a few minutes to get the hang of it. Once you do you will be rewarded with a very unique and great control setup.
However let's say that you don't like the control setup. Kid Icarus let's you fine tune and change basically every button to your own liking. Not only that it let's you try out your changes instantly. I've never seen a game with so many control options. So don't be afraid to buy Kid Icarus based off the rumour of poor controls. This is by far one of the most unique and fun games I've played in a very long time.
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| Nintendo included a stand for all the cry babies |
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| This is a beautiful game |
Monday, March 26, 2012
One year with my Nintendo 3DS
The 3DS has now been out for one year. So I thought I would give a recap of my year with the 3DS. I preordered the 3DS and got it first thing on launch day. I also purchased Street Fighter 4 on launch day. Overall I was impressed with the console...for a few days. Then came the weeks after, in which hardly any new games came out. My next game purchase was Splinter Cell 3D...which sucked. Then I eventually got The Legend of Zelda O.o.T and Madden Football 3D...and Madden Sucked. After that I got 0 new games. There was just nothing out there that I wanted. Plus all the games I was looking forward to were either pushed back or cancelled.
At Christmas time I did but Mario Land 3D. It is fun but I haven't played it much yet. Finally in February a great game came out, Resident Evil Revelations. This is hands down the best 3DS game I have played. Overall I would say that my 1st year with the 3DS was a bad experience. 2012 looks to have some more great games on the way. Hopefully Nintendo and Publishers can step their game up.
At Christmas time I did but Mario Land 3D. It is fun but I haven't played it much yet. Finally in February a great game came out, Resident Evil Revelations. This is hands down the best 3DS game I have played. Overall I would say that my 1st year with the 3DS was a bad experience. 2012 looks to have some more great games on the way. Hopefully Nintendo and Publishers can step their game up.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
ShadowGun Xperia Play Review
ShadowGun by MadFinger games, is one of the best looking games on any mobile device. It uses the Unity3D engine and it really impresses. I can't give this game enough praise. ShadowGun looks and plays very similar to Gears of War. If you've played Gears then you know what to expect. Also the game has some pretty good voice actors, which is uncommon for most mobile games.
If you're using the Xperia Play the game supports the slide out controller. Everything plays smooth and you shouldn't have any trouble playing through the entire game. If your using any other phone or tablet the on screen buttons work pretty well. I did have a little difficulty aiming, but after you play a few levels you'll get the hang of it. So either way you're covered.
Let's be honest we don't play 3rd Person Shooters for the story. We play so we can shoot and blow up stuff. Now it is nice if a game has a coherent story, but it's not mandatory. Fortunately ShadowGun has a pretty decent and straight forward story. You play a bounty hunter, and your there to get your bounty...enough said about that.
What's even better is how MadFinger games has released a new and free update. The update takes place after the main game, so the story continues. It adds new levels and a new weapon. It's nice when a developer continues to support a game even after they've made their money.
If you're looking for an awesome shooter then buy ShadowGun. It will not disappoint you in any way. It's honestly as good as the average console game, and a fraction of the price. In the words of Plex the Magic Robot. Try it...You'll like it!
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Let's be honest we don't play 3rd Person Shooters for the story. We play so we can shoot and blow up stuff. Now it is nice if a game has a coherent story, but it's not mandatory. Fortunately ShadowGun has a pretty decent and straight forward story. You play a bounty hunter, and your there to get your bounty...enough said about that.
What's even better is how MadFinger games has released a new and free update. The update takes place after the main game, so the story continues. It adds new levels and a new weapon. It's nice when a developer continues to support a game even after they've made their money.
If you're looking for an awesome shooter then buy ShadowGun. It will not disappoint you in any way. It's honestly as good as the average console game, and a fraction of the price. In the words of Plex the Magic Robot. Try it...You'll like it!
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Dead: Chapter One for Android
If your looking for a good zombie shooter, than look no more. The Dead: Chapter One is a free zombie FPS. The Dead puts you against waves of zombies. Kill them all and repeat again and again...until you die. I'm running this on my Xperia Play and the game is fully optimized for the slide out controller. The graphics while being suitable, aren't going to wow you. They are very outdated, but considering it's free that doesn't matter. Give it a try and see what you think
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Tablet Gaming
Tablets are becoming more of an everyday product. Sales of tablets are higher than ever and will keep growing in the future. The question on my mind is how will tablets affect the future of the gaming industry. The next generation of consoles will probably be released over the next 2 years. By the time that happens more tablets will be sold and will likely cut into that market.
Right now a lot of tablets have HDMI outs and are capable of running HD games. Add a blue tooth or USB controller and you have a game system. Gamestop is actually selling gaming tablets now. Which come preloaded with a hand full of games.
What makes this even better is the price of these games. The average game on a tablet runs from free to $7. The average console game is $60. Plenty of people would still argue that tablet games are cheap knock off games. BUT with games like Grand Theft Auto 3, Shadow Gun, Dead Space, Infinity Blade, Mass Effect, Real Racing and Modern Combat that statement can't be backed up. There are thousands of games at your fingertips with a tablet. Even if only 10% are high quality games that is still a few hundred games.
So will tablet gaming kill the next generation of gaming platforms? If the next gen consoles don't offer something new and inventive then yes it's very possible.
Right now a lot of tablets have HDMI outs and are capable of running HD games. Add a blue tooth or USB controller and you have a game system. Gamestop is actually selling gaming tablets now. Which come preloaded with a hand full of games.
What makes this even better is the price of these games. The average game on a tablet runs from free to $7. The average console game is $60. Plenty of people would still argue that tablet games are cheap knock off games. BUT with games like Grand Theft Auto 3, Shadow Gun, Dead Space, Infinity Blade, Mass Effect, Real Racing and Modern Combat that statement can't be backed up. There are thousands of games at your fingertips with a tablet. Even if only 10% are high quality games that is still a few hundred games.
So will tablet gaming kill the next generation of gaming platforms? If the next gen consoles don't offer something new and inventive then yes it's very possible.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
HD Re Release
There's a trend in the gaming industry that is becoming more and more common. It's taking a game that came out 5-10 years ago(sometimes less). Upping the resolution, and calling it an HD game. Are publishers being lazy? Or are they honestly trying to release these games to people who couldn't play them the first time?
Sony seems to re release more games than either Microsoft or Nintendo. Here is a list of some titles that Sony has released (not all are listed).
Nintendo hasn't done any HD re releases, but then again as of now they still don't have an HD system. Nintendo did release some Gamecube games on Wii with new Wii control options. They also remade 2 Nintendo 64 titles for the 3DS. Starfox 64 and Zelda both got complete remakes and both received high scores from most gaming publications. This week Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater was released on 3DS, and it was also remade for the system.
All 3 company's release back catalogue games through their online services. I would like to know how many times Nintendo has released the original Super Mario Bros. So the question remains, is this just Publishers being lazy? I think the answer is both yes and no. Yes it's lazy to up the resolution and not add any new features to a game. BUT it's a cheap way for the publisher to make some extra cash on their beloved franchises. If you think about it a lot of the re releases are still great games, and the bump in the resolution makes them even better. It's not like most people still have their old game systems. Or have the ability to pull them out and plug them in just to play their favorite game.
Obviously gamers should prefer a remade(newer, better) version of a game then a resolution bump. However I'd take the HD version over no version at all.
Sony seems to re release more games than either Microsoft or Nintendo. Here is a list of some titles that Sony has released (not all are listed).
- Beyond Good & Evil
- God of War
- God of War II
- God of War: Chains of Olympus
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta
- Ico
- Medal of Honor: Frontline
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
- Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
- Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
- Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
- Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
- Resident Evil - Code: Veronica X
- Resident Evil 4
- Shadow of the Colossus
- Silent Hill 2
- Silent Hill 3
- Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
- Sly 2: Band of Thieves
- Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
- Splinter Cell
- Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
- Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
- Tekken Tag Tournament
- Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
- Tomb Raider Anniversary
- Tomb Raider Legend
Nintendo hasn't done any HD re releases, but then again as of now they still don't have an HD system. Nintendo did release some Gamecube games on Wii with new Wii control options. They also remade 2 Nintendo 64 titles for the 3DS. Starfox 64 and Zelda both got complete remakes and both received high scores from most gaming publications. This week Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater was released on 3DS, and it was also remade for the system.
All 3 company's release back catalogue games through their online services. I would like to know how many times Nintendo has released the original Super Mario Bros. So the question remains, is this just Publishers being lazy? I think the answer is both yes and no. Yes it's lazy to up the resolution and not add any new features to a game. BUT it's a cheap way for the publisher to make some extra cash on their beloved franchises. If you think about it a lot of the re releases are still great games, and the bump in the resolution makes them even better. It's not like most people still have their old game systems. Or have the ability to pull them out and plug them in just to play their favorite game.
Obviously gamers should prefer a remade(newer, better) version of a game then a resolution bump. However I'd take the HD version over no version at all.
Monday, January 30, 2012
2012 the Year of the Nintendo 3DS?
The 3DS has been out in the US for almost a full year. Most of that year was crap for us gamers. When the system first released there really wasn't any games worth buying. Actually the first few months there were hardly any new games released at all. A lot of publishers cancelled or postponed games do to poor hardware sales. Eventually in the summer some good games were released(Zelda and Star Fox). Plus the Nintendo eshop was finally up and running. Then the almighty Mario games came out, and the system started selling very well(thanks to a price cut).
Now 2012 is here, and it looks like it could be promising for the 3DS. With the system finally selling publishers are releasing more good games. There are actually a lot of games slated for this year, but I will only name a few.
Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom)
Kid Icarus: Uprising (Nintendo)
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (KONAMI)
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (SEGA)
PAC-MAN Party 3D (NAMCO BANDAI Games S.A.S.)
TEKKEN 3D Prime Edition (NAMCO BANDAI Games S.A.S.)
Mutant Mudds (Renegade Kid)
Mario Tennis (Nintendo)
Luigi's Mansion 2 (Nintendo)
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (Square Enix)
Monster Hunter Tri (Capcom)
Plus possibly 2 mores Mario games!
Now I don't plan to play all of the games listed above, but these all have the potential to be good games and good system sellers. Keep in mind that is only a small selection of what's coming out this year. If Nintendo and publishers can spread these games out 3DS gamers could have something to buy every month. I'm hopeful that 2012 could be the year of the 3DS.
Now 2012 is here, and it looks like it could be promising for the 3DS. With the system finally selling publishers are releasing more good games. There are actually a lot of games slated for this year, but I will only name a few.
Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom)
Kid Icarus: Uprising (Nintendo)
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (KONAMI)
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (SEGA)
PAC-MAN Party 3D (NAMCO BANDAI Games S.A.S.)
TEKKEN 3D Prime Edition (NAMCO BANDAI Games S.A.S.)
Mutant Mudds (Renegade Kid)
Mario Tennis (Nintendo)
Luigi's Mansion 2 (Nintendo)
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (Square Enix)
Monster Hunter Tri (Capcom)
Plus possibly 2 mores Mario games!
Now I don't plan to play all of the games listed above, but these all have the potential to be good games and good system sellers. Keep in mind that is only a small selection of what's coming out this year. If Nintendo and publishers can spread these games out 3DS gamers could have something to buy every month. I'm hopeful that 2012 could be the year of the 3DS.
Friday, January 27, 2012
PS3 3D Display Review
The PS3 3D Display has been on the market now for a few months. It's initial price tag was $500, that's a big chunk of change for a 24" TV. However this TV has some insanely high specs.
The TV works great for gaming. Even when not playing in 3D my games look significantly better. I had been playing on an LCD that refreshes at 60Hz at 1080p. It's amazing how much better a game can look on the PlayStation 3D Display.
The coolest part is the SimulView feature. SimulView technology is unique to the PlayStation 3D Display in that it significantly enhances two-player mode in many games. Ordinarily, two-player mode is played in split-screen format. With SimulView technology, each player gets their own full (2D) HD screen while wearing the PlayStation 3D Glasses. It sounds crazy and futuristic but it works. So no more looking at your friends screen while playing(no more cheating).
Here's the best part as of yesterday Walmart has dropped the price to only $299. At that price this is one of the best TV deals I've ever seen. You get the newest technology for an extremely low price. If your looking for the ultimate way to play your PS3 this is it. If your looking for a cheap but awesome new TV for a bedroom or office you wont find a better deal.
- 24" ultra-slim LED screen
- Connects to PS3 system, cable TV box or PC
- SimulView technology
- Best-in-class HD 3D display for immersive 3D gaming experience
- Built-in speakers and subwoofer
- 2 x HDMI and 1 x component HD inputs
- Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080)
- Edge LED technology
- 240Hz refresh rate
The TV works great for gaming. Even when not playing in 3D my games look significantly better. I had been playing on an LCD that refreshes at 60Hz at 1080p. It's amazing how much better a game can look on the PlayStation 3D Display.
The coolest part is the SimulView feature. SimulView technology is unique to the PlayStation 3D Display in that it significantly enhances two-player mode in many games. Ordinarily, two-player mode is played in split-screen format. With SimulView technology, each player gets their own full (2D) HD screen while wearing the PlayStation 3D Glasses. It sounds crazy and futuristic but it works. So no more looking at your friends screen while playing(no more cheating).
Here's the best part as of yesterday Walmart has dropped the price to only $299. At that price this is one of the best TV deals I've ever seen. You get the newest technology for an extremely low price. If your looking for the ultimate way to play your PS3 this is it. If your looking for a cheap but awesome new TV for a bedroom or office you wont find a better deal.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Resident Evil Revelations
Today Nintendo released it's first demo on the Nintendo 3DS store. Resident Evil Revelations is an extremely high profile game. This game was announced when the 3DS was announced. It was the game that made me want the system. Keep in mind demo's are an unfinished version of a game, but so far I'm impressed.
Graphics
Graphics, that's the first thing you will notice about Revelations. They look fantastic with the 3D slider on or off. I'll say it looks better than RE 4 but not quite as good as RE 5. Of course that's to be expected, but seriously the game looks like it should be running on a home console.
Controls
There is a new addition to the control for this title. If you press the R trigger it goes into a first person view. If you hold the L trigger you can now strafe. Does it bring the RE franchise completely into the modern gaming era? No it doesn't, but it's a good starting point. Besides those additions the game controls like every other RE game. The controlls feel solid, I don't for see any issues playing the full game.
BTW there is a new peripheral coming out the same day the game launches. It will add a right thumb stick and 2 more triggers. Honestly though at $20 I can't see it being worth it, since the controls work so well. It is supposed to add another control option. So only time will tell if it's a worthy purchase.
Is it scary?
It's to early to say either way. I will say that during my demo play I did jump a few times. The demo plays on a cruise ship, so it's confided much like the original mansion from the first game. The atmosphere is creepy and the monsters( I guess they are monsters?) look gross enough. I'm hoping for a mix of scary and action.
I am very impressed with RE Revelations demo. If any "hard core" gamers are on the fence about the 3DS this could be the game to convince them. If you have a 3DS go download it now and check it out for yourself. If you don't own a 3DS...stop being a loser and go buy one.
Graphics
Graphics, that's the first thing you will notice about Revelations. They look fantastic with the 3D slider on or off. I'll say it looks better than RE 4 but not quite as good as RE 5. Of course that's to be expected, but seriously the game looks like it should be running on a home console.
Controls
There is a new addition to the control for this title. If you press the R trigger it goes into a first person view. If you hold the L trigger you can now strafe. Does it bring the RE franchise completely into the modern gaming era? No it doesn't, but it's a good starting point. Besides those additions the game controls like every other RE game. The controlls feel solid, I don't for see any issues playing the full game.
BTW there is a new peripheral coming out the same day the game launches. It will add a right thumb stick and 2 more triggers. Honestly though at $20 I can't see it being worth it, since the controls work so well. It is supposed to add another control option. So only time will tell if it's a worthy purchase.
Is it scary?
It's to early to say either way. I will say that during my demo play I did jump a few times. The demo plays on a cruise ship, so it's confided much like the original mansion from the first game. The atmosphere is creepy and the monsters( I guess they are monsters?) look gross enough. I'm hoping for a mix of scary and action.
I am very impressed with RE Revelations demo. If any "hard core" gamers are on the fence about the 3DS this could be the game to convince them. If you have a 3DS go download it now and check it out for yourself. If you don't own a 3DS...stop being a loser and go buy one.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Onlive on Xperia Play
I downloaded the new Onlive App for android and it's amazing. What makes it more amazing is having the Xperia Play. Onlive uses the full controller for it's games. So it's like having a high end gaming pc in your pocket.
Onlive (in case you don't know) is a video game streaming service. It was originally made for PC but has recently been released for IOS and Android devices. There is also a micro console they sell that hooks up to a HD TV. Onlive has over a hundred games that can be streamed directly to your device as long as you have a decent internet connection. The better your connection the better your resolution.
Onlive has a few ways to play also. You can buy individual games permanently, or you can rent them for 3-5 days. They also have a service called the "playback bundle". This lets you choose from over 130 games to play as much as you want for 1 month...and it costs only $9.99 a month. That's really a hard deal to beat. These are awesome games to like Batman Arkham Asylum, Splinter Cell, Assassins Creed, Dirt 3, and that's only a hand full.
Of course I'm really discussing the Xperia Play option. Onlive has a controller they sell and the Xperia Play controller plays as if you had that. It literally uses every button on the phones slide out controller and it works. I have played a few genres of games and they are all great. I have played Batman Arkham Asylum, Splinter Cell Conviction, and Aliens VS Predator ( the new one, though the classic is on there as well) and they all play just as they would on a home console. I did notice some lagging while playing once, but I had multiple devices running on my router.
Onlive is just cool, no matter what your playing it on. BUT if you have an Xperia Play (which is already great for gaming to begin with) then you must at least give this a try. BTW almost every game has a 30 minute trial, so why not give it a shot on PC, IOS, or Android.
Onlive (in case you don't know) is a video game streaming service. It was originally made for PC but has recently been released for IOS and Android devices. There is also a micro console they sell that hooks up to a HD TV. Onlive has over a hundred games that can be streamed directly to your device as long as you have a decent internet connection. The better your connection the better your resolution.
Onlive has a few ways to play also. You can buy individual games permanently, or you can rent them for 3-5 days. They also have a service called the "playback bundle". This lets you choose from over 130 games to play as much as you want for 1 month...and it costs only $9.99 a month. That's really a hard deal to beat. These are awesome games to like Batman Arkham Asylum, Splinter Cell, Assassins Creed, Dirt 3, and that's only a hand full.
Of course I'm really discussing the Xperia Play option. Onlive has a controller they sell and the Xperia Play controller plays as if you had that. It literally uses every button on the phones slide out controller and it works. I have played a few genres of games and they are all great. I have played Batman Arkham Asylum, Splinter Cell Conviction, and Aliens VS Predator ( the new one, though the classic is on there as well) and they all play just as they would on a home console. I did notice some lagging while playing once, but I had multiple devices running on my router.
Onlive is just cool, no matter what your playing it on. BUT if you have an Xperia Play (which is already great for gaming to begin with) then you must at least give this a try. BTW almost every game has a 30 minute trial, so why not give it a shot on PC, IOS, or Android.
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