It may not have had an official presence at TGS this year, but I had a chance to see an updated build of PixelJunk Shooter 2 behind closed doors. Q-Games' Dylan Cuthbert was mum on when we can expect the PSN sequel, but he did showcase a bevy of new features we can expect in the Shooter follow-up.
Like its predecessor, Shooter 2 is all about elements. Whereas the first game explored more traditional elements like water, lava and gas, the sequel expands upon the concept with new gimmicks: light and dark, acid, foam and sand. Whilst in foam, you'll lose control of your ship, requiring the use of a grappling hook that can swing you around obstacles. Sound familiar? Perhaps it's because it looks a bit like Q's platformer, PixelJunk Eden.
There are a number of games that offer inspiration for the sequel. Shockingly, Dig-Dug is one of them. In areas with sand, you'll be able to don a new suit that lets you dig through the earth. Your movement is restricted, just like in its arcade inspiration, and you'll have to navigate carefully to make sure that you aren't crushed by any rocks. PixelJunk Shooter 2 takes more direct inspiration from classic hardcore shmups as well, with a new enemy type that sprays out complex bullet patterns that require pixel-perfect movement, timing and reflexes. As in the best shmups, these segments are all about dodging: You won't be able to shoot these enemies. Instead, you must grapple them when close.
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Halo: Reach will support co-operative campaign matchmaking, you just haven't seen the feature yet because Bungie doesn't want people getting the story spoiled on the first mission they play. More »
Rarely do we equate the end of the world with beautiful foliage and grand, sweeping vistas, but as the game's latest dev diary can attest, that's what Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is going for. Check out the aesthetically pleasing downfall of mankind in the video posted after the jump.
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Our past day of reporting from Tokyo Game Show saw cosplay, the PSP's new analog control, a verdict on Devil May Cry from its diehard, booth babes and ... booth boys? And there's plenty more to read about as well. More »
“This instructable will show you how to rewire the button of the Wiimote to bigger buttons so that persons with disabilities will be able to efficiently use the Wiimote by not having to press the small buttons on the Wiimote. The buttons that will be rewired will be the A button, B button, the directional [...]
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Sid Meier's Civilization V is this week's sole highlight, though a PlayStation Move title, Serious Sam on Xbox Live Arcade, and DeathSpank on both console services, should appeal to many. More »
Information revealed by Blueside CEO Sejung Kim…
We will only be revealing information that we haven’t already posted.
- travel across the world map
- build relationships with the 7 princesses
- clear battle quests
- A for weak attack, B for strong attack, X to evade, Y for special skill
- over 100 combos for attacks
- 800 day adventure
- must [...]
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Capcom isn't the only Japanese game publisher ready, willing and thrilled to sell its licensed wares to Tokyo Game Show attendees. Square Enix always has a commanding presence at TGS, a space loaded with high quality crap for purchase. More »
When we first checked out the Move-enabled SingStar Dance at GamesCom last month, we knew it had potential to be pretty embarrassing in a party-type situation. Now that PlayStation.Blog has revealed the full list of tracks to be included in the game, we've gone ahead and upgraded that observation to "extraordinarily embarrassing." Like, when we bust out our particularly emphatic version of Shaggy's "Boombastic," we doubt we'll be able to show our face around our acquaintances ever again.
Check out the full list of humiliation-prone tracks included in SingStar Dance posted after the jump.
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On Sunday, Tokyo Game Show comes to a close. It also brings about day two of hot cosplaying action from artists around the globe. And by hot we mean it literally—we've never seen TGS cosplayers perspire like this. More »
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I have no information that anyone is actually building this for PC, but it's amusing to consider. By YouTube user AnttiApinaPro, seen by reader Morris. More »
EA is sending in the experts to salvage Dead Space Extraction, left adrift in retail space last year. Although Extraction impressed critics with its threatening environments and frantic action, it never quite found the audience it deserved on the Wii. The on-rails shooter was an essential component of EA's harsh sci-fi universe, trading engineer Isaac Clarke's high-pressure exploration for a briskly paced series of intense standoffs -- that 480p resolution certainly didn't stop it from being it a Dead Space game.
The PlayStation 3 version's high-definition graphics are a straightforward (if unambitious) improvement, but the wider distribution via the PlayStation Network and through Limited Edition PS3 copies of next year's Dead Space 2 offers the greatest opportunity to connect with new players.
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Suddenly in need of a new demon slaying action hero? Perhaps one with white hair? Maybe you should sign on for Knights Contract, Namco Bandai's new action game starring the blade-wielding and burly Heinrich and his bewitching partner Gretchen. More »
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NBA 2K11 will feature 50 achievements, only one of them concerns a feat with a specific player in a standard game. It just so happens to involve the cover athlete for rival NBA Elite 11. More »
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THQ offered us a peek at a playable version of its downloadable Red Faction spin-off, the four-player vehicular combat action game Red Faction: Battlegrounds, at this week's Tokyo Game Show. What did we learn? More »
For a little over two years, CD Projekt's digital distribution platform, Good Old Games, has offered shoppers shelves stocked with DRM-free indie gems and beloved classics. Sadly, it seems the site's run has come to an end -- an update on GOG.com announces "we've decided that GOG.com simply cannot remain in its current form."
CD Projekt might not have given up on the classic archive altogether, as the update later adds, "this doesn't mean the idea behind GOG.com is gone forever. We're closing down the service and putting this era behind us as new challenges await." If you've purchased games on the platform before, don't panic, as the site will soon "put in place a solution to allow everyone to re-download their games."
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The entire site of Good Old Games, the online seller of classic - and DRM-free - video games, has been taken offline and replaced with a message saying the service has been closed. More »
