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Bethesda's big announcement is Zwei

The Vine videos over the past few days were leading up to Shinji Mikami's survival horror game Zwei. Mikami is the creator of Resident Evil, and Zwei is his first project with his new studio, Tango Gameworks, a division of Zenimax.

So mystery solved. It's not a new Elder Scrolls or a new Fallout so stop poring over those videos for hints :)

Source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/18/shinji-mikamis-new-game-revealed-tomorrow

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 04/18/2013 at 09:17pm

BOOOOOO I WANTED FALLOUT 4

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 04/18/2013 at 09:22pm

Well crap. Survival horror is my least favorite type of game, so I'll likely be skipping this one.

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 04/18/2013 at 11:34pm

I actually love Survival Horror but Fallout is my favorite game series of all time. But it's not like FO4 isn't coming, so I'll just chill.

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/18/2013 at 11:41pm

Its a bit anti-climactic for me too. I am sure Zwei will be good and they really did achieve a good amount of buzz about it, so mission accomplished.

But yeah, id rather have Fallout 4 too.

BR Supporter wrote on 04/19/2013 at 02:05am

I think most people can agree fallout 4 would've been better. :/

Ah well...

SignalWarden wrote on 04/21/2013 at 02:10am

This wouldn't really be horror survival. More straight horror, like the original RE. People have been screaming for RE to go back to its roots instead of being a Die Hard video game. This could be a chance for the original creator to do justice to the genre. As for the Fallout hopes, it's my favorite franchise as well. That being said, ZeniMax bought out the entire team that was working on Zwei and folded them under Bethesda, so the team that would be making FO4 is still available to do so. There is hope.

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Chasm is a Great Upcoming 2D Sidescroller

Back this on Kickstarter!

As I was perusing the Kickstarter games section I came across a new project called Chasm. Chasm is a retro 2D pixel-art RPG styled after Super Metroid and Diablo. Really though the idea was compelling because we all loved Super Metroid and the mashing that with Diablo sounds epic. And come to find out they also have a Windows, Mac and Linux demo for us to all try. I like this new movement with Kickstart projects to provide a playable demo.

The demo isn't very long but I played it start to finish on my Macbook and it is superb. So great, I plan on doing a Let's Play about it in the next few days. You __REALLY__ should try the demo and consider backing this project. They... Read All

Why Persona 3 is still relevant

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I'm in my thirties. I've spent an entire slice of life playing computer/console role playing games. Final Fantasy, Everquest, Dragon Quest, you name it... if there was a way for me to kill a goblin and steal his loot, I was in the line to do it.

Even so, I'm totally burned out on them. Just the mere mention of a vorpal blade which would grant me 10+ attack and 4.5+ critical chance makes me want to turn off the game and never come back. For years, I've been trying to find that spark again, to come upon a game that would make me feel like when I was a kid. And, through an emulated version of a PS2 game, available over the playstation network, I found it.

Persona 3 is not... Read All

Travis Admin wrote on 04/18/2013 at 03:05am

Perhaps I should try this. I've found myself in the same boat as you lately. JRPG's (though that genre is getting harder to define) just don't hold my interest the way they should. I tried to replay one recently and some of the core mechanics just annoyed me to no end.

I've heard some good things about the series, and that it really kinda creates its own genre, and based on what you're saying that's true.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/18/2013 at 08:41am

While I've never completed a Persona game (or any of the Shin Megami games, for that matter), I'm a huge fan of the gameplay and style. I think I've started Persona 3 five different times, just to revisit the soundtrack! That and the artwork; I love, love, love Soejima's artwork. I agree with caffo, these are great games, and worth your time. The combat can be a little repetitive; fairly standard turn-based attacks, spells are cast through your Persona, but gathering and "upgrading" the Personas (almost like spell forging) can be quite fun. Building Social Links is more than just dating simulation, but it has some of those aspects (when communicating with certain characters).

I'd personally recommend Persona 3 FES for Ps2 rather than the portable version for PSP/Vita, as the mobile version doesn't have the beautifully animated cut-scenes or the freedom of movement around the environments.

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End of an Era

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I just received the following email. Game Developer magazine is shutting down... That's the end of an era for me.

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Dear Subscriber,

After over 19 years of disseminating the best strategies around the art, science and business of video games, our hearts are heavy to announce that, as of July 2013, Game Developer magazine will stop printing its print and digital editions, and transition to become a section on
Gamasutra.com. (We plan to gradually reprint many of the best magazine articles there, and hope to continue posting new columns from some of our regular writers.)

The final issue sent to print/digital subscribers will be the June/July 2013 issue. We plan to close... Read All

PAX Prime 2013 - Tickets on Sale (Going Fast!)

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Tickets are going fast. Four-day passes are gone, but individual days are still available. Get in line, virtually, on their site, but be prepared to wait. It's a process...

http://prime.paxsite.com/

Northern Lion Interviews Edmund McMillen

Awesome new Northern Lion with Edmund McMillen about The Binding of Isaac and its upcoming sequel Rebirth.

A few awesome bits:

Rebirth is being made by the VVVVVVV guys and is in a very early staged programming wise. The game is being made to work on all manner of handhelds, Steam, Windows and Mac. Edmund really wants to support Linux.

Rebirth will include all of the Isaac content and some balancing changes. Many features could not be included in the game due to limitations of Flash and they will be including many of those missing features.

Edmund talks about how he feels people should play Isaac by going in blind and experiencing how things work without any kind of... Read All

God Mode Giveaway, events!

God Mode is releasing on Friday and I wanted to bring the crazy shooting mayhem to one of you. This isn't a big contest like we have done in the past, just a very simple giveaway as a sign of appreciation to the awesome people already here. If you want to enter just say so in the comments. I'll use a random number generator to pick the winner tomorrow night at 10PM Eastern, which will get you access as soon as it releases.

In addition, we have a couple of events. Friday night at 9PM EST we will be meeting to play some God Mode co-op. Hopefully whoever wins the contest will be able to join us!

If there's interest, we'll keep it going next Tuesday night at 8PM EST.

So hit... Read All

vdogmr25 wrote on 04/17/2013 at 05:59pm

It'd be awesome to get in on this. I can't guarantee I'd able to play Friday night due to homework, but I'd do what I can.

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 04/17/2013 at 07:30pm

Dude, I'd love to get this. Throw my name in the hat!

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/17/2013 at 07:32pm

Im in for Friday and Tuesday.

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 04/19/2013 at 02:13am

So there were two entries. vdogmr25 was assigned 1, Adym was assigned 2, and random.org gave me 2!

Congrats Adym!

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/19/2013 at 02:14am

YAY ADYM!

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 04/19/2013 at 02:14am

Additionally, Adym, your Steam profile link is broken so hit me up on Steam and I'll give it to you.

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 04/20/2013 at 12:02am

Oh man, first, thank you and rock on! Second, I'll figure out my steam account :)

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 04/20/2013 at 02:25am

Not sure what happened. It looks like Jon, Adym, and I all had Steam issues all at the same time. Not sure about Scrypt. I can't connect to Steam from any PC, even after rebooting my network equipment.

But this game is fun! It was just the kind of mayhem I had expected. There are some flaws, but I'm impressed for $10.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/20/2013 at 03:06am

Total blast! I hope I didn't cause your Steam issues, as I'm still connected :(

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/20/2013 at 03:08am

This might sound a little weird, but it reminds me a of co-op play in Too Human.

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 04/20/2013 at 05:06am

I played the demo for Too Human and was really unimpressed. I think it was the control scheme mostly, but it just seemed like a bunch of interesting ideas that were thrown into a pot to stew but were taken off the stove before they were done.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/20/2013 at 06:08am

Once I got the hang of the design of the flow of combat, it quickly became one of my favorite games. It's seems sloppy at first, but it really is a pretty fluid system. I think God Mode reminds me of Too Human mostly in spirit, as opposed to actual game play. The frenetic movement and dispatching of enemies forces you to move in a sort of massacre ballet. Plus, I can't stop saying "God Mode."

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/20/2013 at 06:41am

That was epic after I figured out the controls. Running, zoom to shoot and your special attack are all very useful :)

Looking forward to playing it again!

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 04/20/2013 at 07:47am

That was pretty rad. And I've played more by myself tonight!

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 04/23/2013 at 10:37pm

Is there interest for tonight? I may not be able to make it on time but I can join in when I get in.

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/23/2013 at 10:42pm

Yes, but I can only play a few games tonight. I want to knock out some stuff on the site tonight and want to start it soon. :D

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/23/2013 at 11:22pm

I'm down, but won't be on until later. :(

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 04/24/2013 at 12:12am

I would love to, but have to go on one of those "date" things women always talk about ;)

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 04/24/2013 at 12:13am

I have been playing it on my own with the first 4 Oaths on (in Bronze) to build up my gold and xp :)

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Nintendo's Plans for the Year

Nintendo Direct has revealed a lot of new information. Some of it quite interesting. To be honest, I was pretty uninterested in the Wii U and 3DS until hearing some of this news, and now I'm pretty excited. I think based on these announcements I may make the jump on at least a 3DS.

First, most importantly to me, a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is coming to the 3DS this year! A Link to the Past is my favorite entry in the series, though that may be pure nostalgia. I haven't played it since the SNES was still considered current-gen. Still, this sequel looks interesting and I hope to get my hands on it.

A new Yoshi's Island will also be coming to... Read All

Hearthstone Showcased in New Gameplay Video

After watching this Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft narrated battle play out I am much more interested in this games release. Since it will be free to play, the barrier to entry is pretty low and I am curious to see how this will play on the PC and iPad.

I really likens the back and forth between the players and its different enough from Magic The Gathering to be compelling. I wasn't sure based on that video when its ok to target minions VS players though. Hopefully the game comes with a fairly length tutorial.

Will you check out Heroes of Warcraft when it launches?

Bethesda Is Teasing Us Via Vine

Some barbed wire, an old document, a spinning record, some geiger-counter or record scratching sounds. What does it all mean?

This is probably the first time a game has been teased via a 6-second video loop on a hip new social network.

https://vine.co/v/bFPjjheVnau

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/16/2013 at 08:08pm

The record is Bach's Air on G String. What does it mean?!

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/16/2013 at 08:20pm

Two records, apparently...

The first is The Moonbeam Trio : http://www.worldcat.org/title/moonbeam-trio-program-no-506/oclc/047738845

The second is a close-up of Bach's Air on G String.

BR Supporter wrote on 04/16/2013 at 09:31pm

what could it mean? WHAT COULD IT MEAN?!?! D:

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/16/2013 at 10:13pm

https://twitter.com/DCDeacon/status/324192731721265153

Apparently not Fallout 4.

BR Supporter wrote on 04/17/2013 at 02:16am

Why did you provide me with this dreadful information? I'm just going to act like I never saw it and be excited for a new fallout...

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/17/2013 at 03:05am

Hahaha, yeah... sorry.

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 04/17/2013 at 03:46am

Well BR, you can be happy with the knowledge that they've apparently scouted MIT. Remember all the stuff from Fallout 3 about "The Institute" with the android?

BR Supporter wrote on 04/17/2013 at 12:39pm

Uh kinda...it's been awhile since I've played but it sounds familiar.

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 04/17/2013 at 12:45pm

Yeah that's the rumor, that Fallout 4 will take place in and around MIT. Boston would be awesome.

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/17/2013 at 04:23pm

I really wish it was a Fallout game though. I wonder if its a new Elder Scrolls game? Might not make sense considering Elder Scrolls Online is coming out this year.

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 04/17/2013 at 04:54pm

I would highly doubt they're ready to announce a new Elder Scrolls. There's been around five years between each one since Daggerfall. They definitely take their time.

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/18/2013 at 03:30pm

Should have updated my earlier post, as the correct link for the recording of The Moonbeam Trio shown in the video is:

http://www.worldcat.org/title/planned-program-service-program-no-416/oclc/49738276&referer=brief_results

Still have no clue what this is, but I'm curious why the loop begins and ends with the barbed wire. Why not just end the clip at the shots of Bach, then let it loop?

scrypt Supporter wrote on 04/18/2013 at 03:42pm

We're behind!! (or, I'm behind!)

Two new Vine videos have been release by Bethesda, with promise of a reveal tomorrow:

https://vine.co/v/bFldAQgTIr6
https://vine.co/v/bUqveJ2uFeZ

Freaky!

Most people are thinking it's Zwei, new survival horror game from Tango Gameworks & Bethesda:

http://www.tangogameworks.com/project/index_en.html

I guess we'll know tomorrow :)

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/18/2013 at 03:45pm

Thanks for updating us scrypt. The sunflower video is pretty awesome.

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