Re-imagined XCOM: Enemy Unknown revealed
Not content with one new XCOM game, 2K (via Game Informer) has lifted the lid on a re-imagining of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Development is being handled by trusted Civilization studio Firaxis Games and we’re promised a full-on strategy game that puts players in command of a global team fighting aliens.
"It’s been a dream of ours to recreate X-COM with our unique creative vision. We’re huge fans of the original game and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to re-envision a game that is as beloved as X-COM," said Steve Martin, president of Firaxis Games. "we were careful to keep XCOM: Enemy Unknown true to the elements that made X-COM such a revered game while delivering an entirely new story and gameplay experience for both die-hard X-COM fans and newcomers to the franchise."
Turn-based gameplay is confirmed, as is a real-time strategic view and destructible environments. More details will be found in the February issue of Game Informer.
VideoGamer.com Analysis
The more action orientated XCOM slipped from its March date and is now set for release between April 2012 and March 2013. given the autumn date for Enemy Unknown, we expect XCOM to hit stores in the springtime or even miss 2012 altogether.
Re-imagined XCOM: Enemy Unknown revealed
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Xbox 360 Game Tester – Discover How to Make Money While Testing the Latest Releases on Your Console
Did you know that game design companies will pay you money to become a video game tester. perhaps you even wish to specialize and become solely an Xbox 360 game tester these companies spend literally millions of dollars a year, tweaking and perfecting new video games and therefore require willing testers prior to release.
So what exactly does being an Xbox 360 game tester involve? you will be required to play new games from home and provide feedback. this may involve testing the same level on a game for hours on end, trying to spot any glitches. Your feedback may involve discussing certain features of the new games in a focus group. this will also give you the opportunity to hear what like minded people think as well.
So how much do you get paid as an Xbox 360 game tester? Firstly steer clear of any websites or job opportunities claiming that you will earn thousands of dollars an hour Yes, being a video game tester can be a very lucrative career, but remember you are starting at the bottom. Secondly if you are merely testing games on Xbox 360, you are limiting the amount of work you may get. Don’t forget all the different Nintendo and Playstation consoles out there
The average salary for a video game tester last year was approximately a shade under $40,000. Depending on experience, many testers earned well in excess of $70,000. however, when you are first starting out don’t expect to be paid more than $10-$20 an hour. Additionally, as you are new to the industry, also don’t expect to be inundated with offers of work everyday.
Being an Xbox 360 game tester requires a lot of hard work as well as building your reputation and networking with like minded and relevant industry people. however, once you have your foot on the ladder you now have a job can offer lifetime satisfaction, both financially and emotionally
Xbox 360 Game Tester – Discover How to Make Money While Testing the Latest Releases on Your Console
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Project Natal – New Control Technology For Xbox 360
Microsoft recently revealed some very exciting news for gamers – Project Natal.
Natal is the latest development in gaming technology that is destined to make Xbox 360 the most electrifying console ever seen.
It may sound like a shady technology developed in the dark basements of government, but this could be the most important development for gaming since the Wii.
Project Natal uses face recognition technology and a hands free motion sensor so that gamers can enjoy the next generation of gaming.
Not only that, but the technology actually recognises facial expressions and emotions – and reacts to them.
And it isn’t limited to just one person – Natal allows multiple players. the motion-sensing camera recognises each individual according to a face scan, so several players can play in the same game, and without the need of extra controllers.
This has the potential to be the biggest development in gaming history and will change the way we view video games forever.
Imagine being able to sign into your Xbox without touching a controller, to pick up objects, kick a ball, punch, kick or run simply by moving your body.
The good news is that Microsoft has announced that the technology will be compatible with all Xbox 360s and cost somewhere in the range of $99- but it’s not clear yet whether it will have backwards compatibility with the games you already own.
So for those of you who love the hands-on Wii experience but want games with amazing graphics that are aimed at the more experienced gamer, Project Natal is what you’ve been waiting for.
Project Natal – New Control Technology For Xbox 360
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Broadband deals
Paypal, best known for their heavy integration within eBay and the transaction maker of choice amongst blogger’s, is to very soon be integrated in to Xbox systems marking the first time the company has moved away from the browser experience. this news means that Xbox users will be able to purchase digital content through their consoles using a Paypal account, and on this Senior director of emerging opportunities at PayPal Carey Kolaja in an interview with Bloomberg said “It’s symbolic of us moving beyond just the browser as a payment experience”.
It will be interesting to see where Paypal moves its payment system over to next. Ideally, Playstation 3 users will also get this, however it is not fully known whether this deal holds exclusivity or whether Paypal will be trialing this to assess the demand for their services. Personally, I think that this is a good move by Paypal and I know a few people who will certainly be using their services on their Xbox 360 gaming consoles in the near future.PS: did you like this post? If so, be sure to leave a comment below.
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Skyrim Patch to Fix PS3 Save Game Lag Issues
An upcoming major patch for Skyrim on all platforms is set to, among other things, fix the major problem plaguing the PS3 version.
Hopefully the upcoming patch won’t fix the hilariously exaggerated physics when a giant smacks you over a mountain with one hit.
Skyrim’s great, but it’s had its share of problems, too. Xbox users have been complaining of texture streaming issues when playing from an installed copy on the hard drive, while PC owners were temporarily distressed to discover a minor update stopped them from using all that extra RAM they had.
It’s PS3 owners who were hit hardest with problems, however, with many complaining of huge amounts of lag when their save games became too large, making the game all but unplayable. Fortunately, there’s a fix on the way, currently in certification for both PS3 and 360 — and there’s a major PC patch coming, too. Bethesda’s VP of PR and marketing Pete Hines estimates that we should see the updates the week after Thanksgiving.
“Improved performance for long-term play on PS3″ is confirmed as an issue which has been fixed with this update, but there’s no word one way or the other on whether the Xbox patch will fix the texture streaming issues for those who wish to install the game to their hard drive. Hines won’t give a full list of fixes until the patch has been certified.
Watch out for the patch the week after Thanksgiving, and follow Hines on Twitter for the latest.
Also Read: New Skyrim Patch Locks Game Executable to Steam, Breaks third Party RAM Patch
Skyrim Patch to Fix PS3 Save Game Lag Issues
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