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Crackdown 2 is here at last

July 9, 2010 / Staff

I don’t know about you, but I loved the first Crackdown. The powerup system was a lot of fun and really, how could you possibly not enjoy bounding from rooftop to rooftop across several city blocks? The missions got a little long toward the end, but anytime I was bored I would just go back to jumping. Good stuff.

We’ve finally got the sequel everyone knew was coming with Crackdown 2, and it brings more city jumping goodness to the comfort of your living room. From IGN:

At the outset of Crackdown 2, you’ll find yourself in the shoes of a general badass, capable of doling out pain and stomping squads of freaks. You’ve got a few guns in the arsenal, a decent car, and your athletic abilities are well above average. That’s only the beginning. By the end you’ll be able to leap from rooftop to rooftop with ease, pick up and toss cars and trucks, fill the sky with homing missiles, and even glide through the air like a flying squirrel. To become that ultimate superhero, you’ll have to collect orbs. And that is really the whole point of the game.

Sounds like the devs really buy into the “ain’t broke/don’t fix” method. Things could be worse for a game like this.

News, Xbox 360

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Madden 2011 will be deeper than ever before

July 8, 2010 / Staff

For a while there it looked like the Madden franchise might be dying. Each new version of the game felt stagnant with few new features to make anyone but the dearly devoted come back for more. In the past two years, though, EA has managed to revive the series, giving new life through better features and more in depth gameplay. Madden NFL 11 is set to follow that trend and will likely become the deepest sports experience in a game to date.

Though the game won’t launch until August, you can keep up on the latest developments at IGN. Here’s what they’re saying about the game.

Madden NFL 11 redefines the way you experience the game of football. It’s simpler: From 350 plays down to 1, the all-new GameFlow system puts you in the helmet of an NFL quarterback to execute an authentic, situational game plan, one play at a time. It’s quicker: 60 minute game times reduced to as little as 30 minutes; spend more time on the field and less in the playbook. full games, half the time. It’s deeper: Madden NFL 11 is feature-rich including all-new 3-on-3 Online Team Play, improved animations, more intuitive controls, and Madden NFL Ultimate Team … all to the play-by-play of the most exciting voice in sports, Gus Johnson.

Yeah, I’d say it’s gonna be pretty damn good.

EA, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360

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NCAA 2011 is more than your average console game

July 6, 2010 / Staff

Whether you’re one of the die-hards that buys each new iteration of the NCAA football franchise or a newbie to the series looking to coach a team to greatness, NCAA 2011 will bring unprecedented levels of access to game content when you’re away from your console.

The most notable feature is Dynasty Mode, which gives players a chance to create and manage their own dynasty from a variety of mobile devices. From IGN:

What that means for you, the user, is that they’re designing custom interfaces for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad that allow you to do things like recruit and sign college-bound prospects as well as upload photos and videos to brag to other players if you happen to be playing in an Online Dynasty (or want to gloat to the CPU). You’ll also be able set your dynasty to public or private, so players can elect to give random gamers the ability to hop in their league if they want.

NCAA 2011 will be available for Xbox 360 and PS3 July 13.

Development, EA, Xbox 360

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Do I Have to Go to Vegas to Bet at a Sports book?

May 3, 2010 / Staff

For a long time, if you wanted to bet on a sporting event, you had to go to Nevada to do so legally. Now, you can place your wagers online from the comfort of your own home. There’s no need to fly or drive to Vegas; instead, you can log on to your favorite sports book website and make the bet of your choice. This makes sports betting a hobby that nearly anyone can enjoy.

For those who don’t have the time or money to travel, sportsbooking websites are an excellent way to enjoy a favorite sport not having to worry about scheduling time off work for a trip across the country. Alternatively, you can spend an evening relaxing at home or in a bar, enjoying the sporting event of your choice. With smartphones gaining in popularity, you can place your wager from nearly any location, making betting on the match or game easier than ever.

Sportsbooking sites let you wager on all the games and matches that a brick and mortar wagering destination offers, in one convenient location. Whether you’re a fan of mixed martial arts, horse racing, or football, there’s sure to be a wagering site that meets your needs. While football and baseball are popular sports for wagering, boxing also draws quite the online crowd.

Most online websites have extremely small minimum wagers, some as low as $5. This option is making sports betting a viable option for nearly everyone – there’s no longer a need to spend hundreds of dollars just to place one bet; instead, you can keep your wager within your budget without stressing about large minimum bids.

When you decide to place a wager with an online sportsbooking site, you’re making the choice to relax and enjoy yourself, while increasing your income potential. It doesn’t get much better than that!

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Keep Your Game Playing Fast with a Broadband Connection

May 3, 2010 / Staff

Bigger Games Requiring Faster Connections

Today’s Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games (MMORPGs) are immersive, online worlds players experience using their computers and a connection to the Internet. MMORPGs allow users to be whoever they want to be in a game, a sorceror, warrior, human or alien. Some MMORPGs have become famous even outside their fanbases; names like ‘Everquest,’ and ‘World of Warcraft’ are familiar even to people who don’t play computer games. A new game from a company based in the US is called ‘Alganon.’ Alganon is a fantasy setting in which players choose male or female characters, and then start their career fighting the enemy in a familiar class, such as warrior or wizard. One thing all these games have in common is the need for a high-speed Internet connection so that the gameplay is smooth and uninterrupted. Some new websites in the UK are providing players with the best means of finding exactly the broadband deals they want, at the right price.

Playing Alganon Over Broadband

Broadband-finder websites allow a user to set his or her desired price, and then find the best deal available in their area, based on their postal code. Players of the game Alganon definitely want a broadband connection, because the game is fast-paced, and requires constant connection with a server to record character progress. It’s difficult for a fantasy wizard to fry zombies with spells over a phone line; an incoming call disconnects the game, and possibly results in the character’s death. Only a broadband connection allows an Alganon player to stay at the action. And there’s lots of reason to stay in the world of Alganon non-stop; characters gain experience and grow stronger by accomplishing chains of quests given out by the detailed, realistic non-player characters.