[PS3#135]Wachtend op een paar nieuwe games

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Op woensdag 13 augustus 2008 20:50 schreef Deacon_Tigra het volgende:
Warhawk

Oh, and guys…..it’s a Jetpack. He just confirmed the Trophy list. Kill someone in a Jetpack while flying in a Jetpack is one of the Trophies. Run over someone in a Jetpack is a Trophy too. It’s a Jetpack. I’m curious about the new map.

geen parachute

Spline Rider (Little Big Planet Line Rider)

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9. Will level remakes be allowed?

Yes, but naming them after the real level might get them deleted due to copyright reasons. Media Molecule has already made Super Mario Bros. Level 1-1.

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 11:23 schreef SuperFruitig het volgende:
Trophies zijn echt waardeloos

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 12:50 schreef SuperFruitig het volgende:
Trophies zijn de shit auwe

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LittleBigPlanet's Sackboy Primed as PlayStation 3 Mascot

Marketing push to turn cute creation into 'emblematic' symbol of PS3.

Sony is preparing Little Big Planet's Sackboy to take on the hefty role of a PlayStation 3 mascot, according to a report from Advertising Age. We know that the company is counting on the downloadable game to sell hardware, but the planned marketing push goes much deeper than that. "We want Little Big Planet to lead the charge into a new genre of gaming and turn Sackboy into the next emblematic character for the PS3," said SCEA marketing manager Mark Valledor. "This is a very big title for us."

The Kratos and Nariko pre-order bonuses are only the tip of the marketing blitz to surround Sackboy, which will also include high-end yard signs to go up in Los Angeles, San Fransisco, and New York, complete with flashing lights. All told, Sony seems very keen on making Sackboy the face of the PlayStation 3 for the near future.

While Nintendo has always had the venerable Mario and Microsoft hit it big with Master Chief as its de facto prince, Sony has generally shied away from promoting one character specifically as its headliner, instead choosing to highlight their variety of characters like Ratchet and Sly Cooper. A laser-like focus on Sackboy shows a lot of confidence in the anticipated title. We'll find out how well-placed that trust is very soon, but for now you can get a hint of where we're leaning from our E3 preview of Little Big Planet.

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We’re proud to bring you the world-exclusive first look at Batman: Arkham Asylum from Rocksteady Studios and Eidos. This completely original title explores Gotham City’s darkest location, the infamous Arkham Asylum. But as a routine prison transfer goes wrong, the Joker sets his demented plan into action and Batman comes face to face with an army of his worst enemies. In a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock (with a story co-written by Paul Dini), Arkham Asylum is setting the stage for a true-to-character Batman game. Also in the new issue, readers will find the top 25 games from E3 2008, an in-depth interview with Maxis’ chief designer, Will Wright and much, much more. Stay tuned to Game Informer Online as well because Unlimited readers will get screenshots, interviews and more for our cover story plus other great content on Aug 18.

The Unreal Engine 3-powered game is going for a gritty, Chronicles of Riddick-esque feel. DC Comics' Wildstorm is crafting the characters' look. Some villains in the game include Joker, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Penguin, Riddler, Scarecrow and more. According to the post, Arkham Asylum is projected for a 2009 release on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 and is not being rushed to tie into any TV or film marketing cycles.

Batman: Arkham Asylum

1 Player Action Game, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC

Publisher: Eidos

Developer: Rocksteady Sudios

Release: 2009

- Clever choice of location moves the game away from an open world Spider-Man clone and more into the dark and gritty realm of The Chronicles of Riddick.

- Packed with Batman's most dangerous archenemies Arkham Asylum boasts a brand new story reminiscent of the depth and twists of Bioshock

- Story is written by Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Detective Comics)

- Wildstorm is crafting the authentic yet distinct new look for all the key characters

- Gameplay places just as much focus on Batman's role as a detective as his combat prowess.

- Game isn't being rushed to tie in with any TV/Film marketing cycles.

- Game runs on Unreal Engine 3

- Most of the game is played through an over-the-shoulder perspective

- You're going to see and get to fight against all the big super villains. Seen so far. Joker, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Zsasz, Penguin, Riddler, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze and others the magazine doesn't want to spoil.

- Allies revealed so far are Commissioner Gordon who plays a big role and Barbara Gordon (aka Oracle) who is your radio contact in the game.

- Game opens with the Joker surrendering himself and subsequently taking over Arkham because of some secret the facility holds

- Magazine teases that this game will be the ultimate Batman experience so the voice cast will reflect that (Think Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill).

- Arkham was chosen as a location because of its limitations including the fact that it's an island prison. It's a persistent location so you can visit any location at anytime including Batman's secret on site Bat Cave etc. Don't think that just because this is an island prison there will only be small hallways. The developers have taken into account all the construction/destruction of the facility over the years so locals will vary.

- Eidos' Batman license includes all 70 years of comic book fiction so they're pulling from all of that.

COMBAT

- Boss Battles won't necessarily be a series of straight pugilistic fights. Each enemy represents a different side of Batman and not all of them can match his wide skill set. Some battles are focused on combat others will focus on gadgets some are similar to giant Zelda style bosses.

- Combat description in the magazine talks about Batman perched on a high ledge in a wide open room as he watches some of the Joker's thugs rifle through drawers. Batman switches to investigation mode using a blue tinted visor that among other things lets Batman see his enemies through walls and identifies things like guns and knives. One thug is carrying a machine gun so Batman jumps of the ledge, spreads his cape and kicks him in the face. He then swipes his cape in a large arc to stun his other enemies and then goes to work on them with a stylish blend of punches, kicks, a knee to the face here a behind the back elbow there. Combat has a gymnastic flourish and is accomplished using only three buttons. Attack, Stun and Throw.

- Combat is only one element of the game so the developers didn't want a bunch of button combos that you'd forget because you'll be doing other things besides fighting.

- During battle a combo multiplier at the top of the screen will increase with every strike. Once the combo expires a colony of bats will swirl around Batman and then contribute to an experience bar on the left side of the screen. In an RPG like skill tree system players will be able to distribute points where they prefer. Think Combat moves, faster takedowns, or gadget upgrades like the ability to throw multiple batarangs at the same time.

- Gadgets are revealed by collecting items in secret rooms. You'll need gadgets to survive as there are very tough enemies in the game that you can't just go head to head with (Think Killer Croc, he's 10 feet tall in the game and super tough)

- There are sections that involve sneaking but the developers call them Predatory gameplay sections as stealth tends to imply weakness, they prefer to think of it as picking off the weak people or people you wouldn't last too long in direct fight with from strong positions. The example they give in the article is Batman creating distractions with bodies and victim's yells and then stalking the guards as they go to inspect.

DETECTIVE

- Developers have come up with a very "sexy" CSI style for forensic puzzles because Batman will always have the very latest gadgets.

- Investigative mode is the centerpiece in Batman's arsenal. The visor can highlight points of interest and much like the Metroid Prime games will scan items into your database.

- They also mention another forensic gadget, a fingerprint tracker that allow Batman to follow trails of fingerprints.

OTHER

- Magazine hints at the ability to play as the villains in the game. Not sure if this is inserted directly into the game or available as a second playthrough option.

- Magazine lists a few suggested reading items. Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, Batman: The Last Arkham, and Arkham Asylum: Living Hell.

GRAPHICS

- Game is very gritty looking. The screens in the mag are all inside Arkham and show case a few hallways, The Riddler's cell, A sewer etc. Lots of great lighting going on.

- Character redesigns are pretty good for the most part. Joker looks like classic Joker only with Heath Ledger style make up (long drawn on red lipstick etc.) he still has a the bright purple suit and bright green hair. Definitely more sinister looking than say the TAS Joker. Killer Croc is huge and looks more like Jim Lee's Hush redesign as opposed to some of the more human renditions of him.

- Batman is in the Black and Grey costume. It looks more like armor however his gauntlets in particular look like the ones from TDK. Overall it looks very awesome.

- They show screens of fights and predator segments and all look very interesting and very Batman in scope. Lots of classic poses etc.

- You can control Batarangs from first person mode.

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 15:07 schreef RedemptioN het volgende:
denk je aan sackboy denk je aan...playstation =]

en het leuke is dat een sackboy als game character ook nog eens schattig is voor de jongere gamers =], en dat hebben mario en masterchief wat minder =]

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Game isn't being rushed to tie in with any TV/Film marketing cycles.

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 18:16 schreef SToRM81 het volgende:

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Van mij mogen ze die sackboys ook in Home steken in plaats van die saaie menselijke figuren die er nu in zitten

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 20:45 schreef Govinda het volgende:

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Dat is natuurlijk gewoon een cheap excuus waarom het spel niet tegelijkertijd uitkomt met The Dark Knight film

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 22:29 schreef Strolie75 het volgende:
Morgen Heavenly Sword halen. Moet even wat te gamen hebben tot Brothers in Arms eind deze maand uitkomt.

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 22:34 schreef Wessiej het volgende:

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Komt toch 26 september uit?

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 22:36 schreef Strolie75 het volgende:

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US release staat op eind deze maand.

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 22:36 schreef Wessiej het volgende:

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Volgens IGN en de grootste retailer van de US (Gamestop) niet

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 22:40 schreef Strolie75 het volgende:

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mmm...Ik keek bij www.tothegame.com

Maar maakt niet uit, 19-9 komt Force Unleashed in elk geval.

Maar welke game moet ik halen? Heavenly Sword? Ratchet & Clank? Allebei?

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 22:40 schreef Strolie75 het volgende:

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mmm...Ik keek bij www.tothegame.com

Maar maakt niet uit, 19-9 komt Force Unleashed in elk geval.

Maar welke game moet ik halen? Heavenly Sword? Ratchet & Clank? Allebei?

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Gameplay
Close control more intuitive:
• Manual cursor control
• Adjusted trick control for easier control – more within natural control parameters than via special movements

Ball movement more realistic:
• Ball has always been treated as separate entity, but 2009 has new air resistance calculations for trajectory of ball
• Instant control. Buttons presses are no longer stored, making for a crisper playing style
• Heavier foot-in tackles, depending on the length X is depressed
• New friction routines to affect ball movement in terms of ground conditions
• Backspin routines calculated so ball slows accordingly
• The bounce of the ball can be used more effectively: players can flick the ball up to tee a shot, or to lift it over a defender’s trailing leg
• Skills are now integrated more into the game. If a player has the ability, they will be able to perform deft turns others cannot and will be able to feint and shimmy within the confines of the control system
• Player has to compensate for heaviness of ground when weighting passes in wet conditions or frozen ground

Teamvision enhanced:
• Tactics change according to situation
• Better off-the-ball movement – running to receive passes, etc
• AI recognizes strategies that work and accumulates data on an ongoing basis within Master League and League modes

Visuals:
Stadiums:
• Graphic depiction of weather conditions unique to each stadium
• Much more detailed lighting effects that mimic the time of day more closely
• Key new grounds like Wembley, in total about 20 stadiums
• LED hoardings (PS3 and 360 versions only)

Players:
• All new players models in game: everything reworked for additional detail
• Specific new animations to make the game flow more: players now stumble, place a hand down so as to keep running
• More individuality to movement of players: running and kicking styles, for instance: Ronaldo’s stance before a free kick

Camera:
• New vertical camera, allowing end-to-end view including ‘Player Focus’ zoom, panning in on key one-on-one situations
• New distance drawing techniques using adjusted chromatic fields

Front End - Menus:
• All new, clearer menu system
• Match stats now on sub-menus if required
• Much improved music choice

Edit:
Sound:
• In addition to the importation of graphic data, music and crowd chants can also be added
Graphics:
• Pixel Paint function allows users to create team badges from scratch

Game Modes:
Become a Legend:
• New long-term mode sees player guiding one player to glory
• Control the destiny of a midfield/striking star
• Player works within team structure, akin to popular ‘Fix’ mode – assisting play, scoring goals, etc
• Default vertical view
• Dedicated development data for player as game progresses
• Full range of transfer opportunities: but fail to play well and you will be demoted to bench or even transferred
• Based on popular Japanese mode, first time in Europe

Legends:
• Online version of ‘Become a Legend’
• Use player created in solo mode
• Play online with other ‘fixed’ position friends
• Intricate play and teamwork rewarded with PES points
• Upload finest moments for others to view and rate

Master League
• More intuitive menus
• Easier to understand two-tier negotiations: team level and individual terms
• Loyalty: players unhappy with terms, etc, will not play as well. A happy player will play better

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Jonathan Blow 10 Aug 2008 at 8:13 pm PST
I released Braid on XBLA first for a few reasons.

Firstly, I liked the idea of releasing the game on a fixed platform (i.e. not the PC) because I knew exactly what the hardware would be, didn't have to worry about driver bugs or scalability or varying CPU power. That kind of thing is very helpful when trying to craft a specific experience. So console downloadable seemed like the primary option.

WiiWare was right out, because their size limit (due to lack of storage on the console) is way too small for Braid. I talked to some folks at Sony but they were not interested in carrying the game. Later on I talked to someone from a different division who *was* interested, but by then I had signed with Microsoft and started the XBLA port.

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 22:29 schreef Strolie75 het volgende:
Morgen Heavenly Sword of Ratchet & Clank halen. Moet even wat te gamen hebben tot Brothers in Arms volgende maand uitkomt.

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Op donderdag 14 augustus 2008 23:59 schreef Cyberia18 het volgende:
LBP is in ieder geval klaar voor Leipzig.

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 08:56 schreef SummerBreeze het volgende:

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Zo mogen ze de flats bij mij in de buurt ook wel verfraaien

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 09:04 schreef SocialDisorder het volgende:

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Liever niet, dan wordt ik de hele dag geconfronteerd met de drang naar het spelen van LBP

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 09:04 schreef SocialDisorder het volgende:

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Liever niet, dan wordt ik de hele dag geconfronteerd met de drang naar het spelen van LBP

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 08:56 schreef SummerBreeze het volgende:

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Zo mogen ze de flats bij mij in de buurt ook wel verfraaien

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 09:24 schreef AQuila360 het volgende:

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Bij mij niet

Die LBP gekte komt me onderhand de strot wel uit! Laat ze opschieten met dat spel en dan kijk ik zelf wel of het tof is

Laten we LBP boycotten tot aan de release

SPOILER

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 09:24 schreef AQuila360 het volgende:

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Bij mij niet

Die LBP gekte komt me onderhand de strot wel uit! Laat ze opschieten met dat spel en dan kijk ik zelf wel of het tof is

Laten we LBP boycotten tot aan de release

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 11:01 schreef Notorious_Roy het volgende:
Game gaat zooooo tegenvallen

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 11:05 schreef Strolie75 het volgende:

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Echt niet.
Ik heb me al voorgenomen om ipv Powerpoint voortaan LPB te gebruiken om presentaties te maken. Net als bij de E3 persconferentie van Sony.

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Op vrijdag 15 augustus 2008 09:51 schreef RedemptioN het volgende:
vanaf volgende week dinsdag mn ps3 set-up maar eens veranderen =]

naast mn samsung hd-rdy (daar moet ik voorlopig maar even mee leven) komt een H/K HKTS 11 satellietsysteempje met een Marantz sr5002 of Onkyo TX SR 606 receiver te staan , iemand trouwens ervaring met 1 van de 2 receivers? ik neig naar de onkyo, omdat hem voor gaming en films wil gebruiken natuurlijk...