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- Adventure Time 3DS goes gold, launching November 20th
- MechWarrior Online open beta impending
- ROCKMAN HOLIC promo has a kickass X vs. Zero battle
- Uncharted 3 multiplayer now featuring Pumpkin Head Drake
- Show us your videogame-themed costumes!
- Ghost Recon Online's Halloween celebration
- Yes, Dance Central 3 is getting 'Gangnam Style' as DLC
- Leaderboards: solo multiplayer for competitive introverts
- Make Music, Throw Music: Brand new Yoshi's Island jams
- This weekend on Dtoid TV: Primal Carnage beta gameplay
- Review: Razer Kraken Pro Headset
- Borderlands 2 player mischief prompts patch on Xbox 360
- Meet Eowyn and Mozgog from Guardians of Middle-earth
- Assassin's Creed III Limited Edition unboxing
- Exclusive: Ragnarok Odyssey Mercenary Edition unboxing
- Mega64: Are you ready for a scare story?
Adventure Time 3DS goes gold, launching November 20th Posted: 26 Oct 2012 03:30 PM PDT
Guys, we finally have a release date for Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!! I mean, November 20th has been the day that I saw floating around for quite a while now, but it's the official date now as the game has gone gold. Let the countdown begin. Oh, and we have a brand spanking new trailer that's absolutely amazing. Just look at those sprites. Look at them. This looks like it's going to be one of the most pleasant gaming experiences ever. Well, maybe that's because Adventure Time is my most absolute favorite thing in the world, but still. I need this game. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MechWarrior Online open beta impending Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:30 PM PDT
Mark October 29 on your calendar, or on the wall of your cell, people. Come Monday, MechWarrior Online is moving to open beta and -- if you haven't already -- you'll finally get a taste of that hot mech on mech action. You can reserve your pilot name now, and maybe do a spot of light reading in preparation for blowing up machines to your heart's content. With this and the Hawken beta, we'll soon be up to our eyeballs in heavy metal warfare and I couldn't be happier. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ROCKMAN HOLIC promo has a kickass X vs. Zero battle Posted: 26 Oct 2012 02:00 PM PDT
A few weeks ago, I shared news of five upcoming Mega Man albums. Among those is ROCKMAN HOLIC, a 16-track vocal arrange album by the Japanese music label SOUND HOLIC. I really enjoyed the previous Mega Man-themed arrange album, Rockman Kai, so I'm looking forward to more cheesy, Japanese-y, anime-fueled fun. This new promotional trailer features the track "X-Buster," which predominantly sources the "X vs. Zero" theme from Mega Man X5. Accompanying the sample is a badass animation inspired by the X5 showdown between X and the corrupted Zero. Blows are exchanged, X dons a "SOUND HOLIC" armor to turn the tide, then Sigma drops in ready for business. Makes me mad that there isn't a full-fledged X anime -- excluding "The Day of Sigma" OVA in Maverick Hunter X. But the best part happens at the very end when the spokesperson announces release details. Does that voice sound familiar? It ought to! That's Masako Nozawa, the legendary VA who voices Goku and his sons in all incarnations of Dragon Ball! And according to the track list found at either of the links below, she'll also be contributing vocals to the song "Cutman Blues." I am totally geeking out right now. I will definitely be buying ROCKMAN HOLIC when it arrives on December 19 for ¥1980 (about $25) faster than you can say "Kamehameha!" Preview and Track List for ROCKMAN HOLIC [The Mega Man Network] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Uncharted 3 multiplayer now featuring Pumpkin Head Drake Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:30 PM PDT
Uncharted 3 is certainly a blast to play online, but there has always been that something missing. I am of course talking about having a pumpkin placed upon the head of Drake. Oh, the nights I have spent awake dreaming of the majestic Pumpkin Head Drake -- yearning for the day Naughty Dog would finally realise that this is what was needed to complete the Uncharted 3 multiplayer experience. Today I am happy, nay I am honoured, to tell you all about the coming of Pumpkin Head Drake thanks to the Uncharted 3 multiplayer Halloween Weekend. Kicking off today, players will be able to reap double the amount of cash as well as equip a nice-looking Pumpkin Head t-shirt on custom heroes and villains. As for weapons, Naughty Dog has put in a Jacko skin that can be placed on every long gun. The event will conclude on October 29, at 12:00 PM PDT (19:00 GMT/UTC). Uncharted 3: Multiplayer Halloween Weekend [Naughty Dog] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Show us your videogame-themed costumes! Posted: 26 Oct 2012 01:00 PM PDT
What better way to celebrate Halloween than by dressing up as your favorite videogame character? And what better incentive to share that costume with the world than the chance to win a free game?! From now until Halloween, posting a pic of yourself in your videogame-themed Halloween costume will enter you to win a $60 game of your choice! Just snap a pic and drop it in the comments thread below; don't forget to hold up a Dtoid sign so we know it's you! If you need inspiration, hit up the 2012 Costumetoid thread in our Forums! You have until 11:59 PM Pacific on Wednesday, October 31st to enter, and the contest is open worldwide. After the deadline hits, we'll be picking our favorite, so dress to impress! Good luck, and bring on the sexy! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ghost Recon Online's Halloween celebration Posted: 26 Oct 2012 12:30 PM PDT
Ubisoft's free-to-play online shooter, Ghost Recon Online, just got a Halloween update. Nothing screams horror and pranks like tactical multiplayer combat. The surely terrifying Halloween content pack comes with new player skins, different weapon stats, and six new weapons. If you can't shoot a missile out of a witch's broom, I'll be extremely disappointed. On top of the themed shenanigans, a clan system has also been implemented. These social groups can be customised through the use of clan tags and clan crests. Apparently this is just the first phase of the system, with more being added early next year; specifically competitive elements. For new players, the Beginners Playlist has been introduced -- teaching newbies the basics and pitting them against other players with an appropriate level of experience. This, and all the content from the 0.9.0 patch is available now. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Yes, Dance Central 3 is getting 'Gangnam Style' as DLC Posted: 26 Oct 2012 12:00 PM PDT
You had to have known that Psy's "Gangnam Style" was in the works for Dance Central 3. I'll be curious to see what society thinks of the song a decade from now, but for now, Harmonix is getting in on the sensation while the going's still good. The game's track list will also be expanded with Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" and songs from One Direction, Justin Bieber, and LMFAO in "the coming months." It's almost frightening to think about how well this stuff is going to sell. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leaderboards: solo multiplayer for competitive introverts Posted: 26 Oct 2012 11:30 AM PDT
[Dtoid community blogger Corduroy Turtle shares his love of leaderboards as a means to achieve that multiplayer thrill without having to deal with those multiplayer... PLAYERS. Turns out, he's pretty damn good at videogames, too! Want to see your own words appear on the front page? Go write something! --Mr Andy Dixon] Online multiplayer can be pretty amazing. It offers players an ever-changing landscape of opponents, relentless firefights, daring escapes and impossible feats of skill. With so many different play styles converging in a relatively small space, battles are often blissfully chaotic and unpredictable. The ability to channel your adrenaline, focus, and quickly adapt to the disorder around you is often the only thing standing between victory and defeat. Well, that and brain-dead teammates. It can be stressful, though, and unfortunately the “best” strategies are usually the most cutthroat and unapologetic. It creates an extremely competitive environment in which some players thrive, but many others can feel lost or overwhelmed. Personally, I get easily distracted when playing online; the constant smack-talk and pressure to perform can be a bit much when all I want to do is sit down and relax after a tough day. None of my friends are on those leaderboards anyway. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Make Music, Throw Music: Brand new Yoshi's Island jams Posted: 26 Oct 2012 11:00 AM PDT
Do you love Yoshi's Island? Shut up. Trick question. Of course you do. If you don't, I have nothing more to say to you. Get out! Make Music, Throw Music takes the soundfont from the SNES classic and uses it to craft completely original tunes, in the same vein as the SNESology project and Halfont. In charge of the album is sleepytimejesse with assistance from Halfont's William Kage, and the full release is padded with contributions by various artists from SNESology and beyond. The 22-track collection available for free on Ubiktune, where you can also download the Yoshi's Island soundfont to try your hand at crafting new-gen SNES ditties. Various Artists - Make Music, Throw Music: A Yoshi's Island Tribute [Ubiktune]
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This weekend on Dtoid TV: Primal Carnage beta gameplay Posted: 26 Oct 2012 10:45 AM PDT
Welcome to another weekend of epic gaming content at Dtoid.TV! I'll be kicking things of this evening on Mash Tactics, with some hot dinosaur on human action. I'll be sitting down with the fine folks from Lukewarm media, and chomping the night away in some Primal Carnage. After that, I'll be sticking around a bit late, as we dive into a slew of multiplayer titles for PS3. Check out our full schedule for the weekend:
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Review: Razer Kraken Pro Headset Posted: 26 Oct 2012 10:00 AM PDT
Choosing a headset can prove to be mighty difficult in today's era. There's a ton of options; whether it's comfort level, sound quality, or functionality. Usually headsets tend to favor one factor over the other, leaving you fairly dissatisfied in the long run. After dragging Razer's new Kraken Pro through the mud for many lengthy sessions, however, I've found that they're a great compromise if you're looking for a pair of PC headphones. Product: Razer Kraken Pro Headset Since this is being advertised as "the most comfortable headset ever," I had to put that claim to the test. To trial the comfort factor, I wore them for two lengthy sessions, among other shorter bursts -- one five hours and the other, eight. In these power sessions, I tried it on a variety of content: PC games, portables, music, films, TV shows, and everything in-between. At some point during both of these experiments, I forgot I was even wearing them. The top headband is so cushioned that I can barely feel it unless I'm thinking about it, and the headphones are fairly light at 0.65 lbs. At times, the side-cups make themselves aware and you'll have to re-position them, but they were never uncomfortable. Speaking of the cups, they're built with plush circumaural padding, which provides a decent (but not shockingly good) amount of noise isolation. Unless you have elf ears, you should find that your listening devices fit fairly well into the comfy cups. When compared to other headets, I have to say; I own around ten pairs of non-bud sets, and I've found that the comfort factor actually works out as advertised. Since I review games fairly often, long gaming sessions are normal for me, and where other headsets would get muggy or itchy after a while, the Pro feels great. Specifically, this should speak to MMO fans, who find themselves on long raids in need of a comfortable headset with a mic. So if you're tired of scratchy or bulky feeling headphones, this is your huckleberry. As far as looks go, the Kraken is a fairly sexy headset, but the bright green may be a little too flashy for your tastes: especially if you work in a professional office environment. The green may not literally light up and look too ridiculous, but odds are, you will be noticed with these on (which, depending on your personality, you may enjoy). Thankfully though, the mic is retractable (and flexible), so if you don't need it, it doesn't look ridiculous popping upwards like every other headset. In terms of functionality, the Kraken accomplishes everything it sets out to do, but just be aware that it does lack some features found in higher-range headsets. For instance, the Kraken doesn't have inline volume control, mic control, Bluetooth, console support out of the box, or handset/phone call controls -- so if you're looking for a more versatile headset, you may want to look at something else, like the Tiamat. Since they're primarily meant for PC gaming, they come with an audio/mic splitter so that you can chat/podcast/Skype to your heart's content. The standard audio cable is 4.27 ft., which isn't a whole lot of slack, but you also have the extended 6.6 ft. length of the splitter. There's also no software drivers here: just plug and play. As previously mentioned, the mic is retractable, and pulls out very easily without having to take the headset off. It might take a few times to get used to position when you're pulling it out, but with a good two-handed grip you can easily retract it. The material for the mic and mic-stem feel sturdy enough that it won't snap if you apply too much force, and should last you a long while. The audio itself comes in both clear, and loud. I tried comparing it to a few comparable Turtle Beach and Astro headsets in the same price range side by side, and I found that the Kraken Pro was capable of a higher sound output. The only downside is that the lows are crazy powerful, which may either be a good or bad thing depending on the person; so you might need to hit your EQ. Otherwise, I have no real complaints for a headset that lacks on-board volume control. I enjoyed my time with the Kraken Pro headset, and look forward to busting it out during lengthy gaming sessions for the foreseeable future. While console support tout of the box would be nice, it still works great with mobile handsets, portables, and of course, as intended, any PC. The Pro is listed at $79.99, but you can pick up the non-Pro (with no mic and no included splitter adapter) for $59.99. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Borderlands 2 player mischief prompts patch on Xbox 360 Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:45 AM PDT
The Xbox 360 version of Borderlands 2 has been having a few issues with some rather cheeky players using an external application to sabotage the characters of other players and disrupt their experience, the scamps! Earlier this week an announcement was made about it on the Gearbox forums, with advice on how to protect yourself until a fix is implemented. "After extensive internal testing, an update to prevent this disruption has been submitted to Microsoft and will be released as soon as possible. Until then, concerned Xbox 360 players of Borderlands 2 should consider playing online with trusted individuals in non-public sessions. This does not affect players on PC or PlayStation 3." Players have also been advised to always select the "save and quit" option when they finish a game. If they die and find themselves in the main menu, they should select "continue" and then "save and quit". Hopefully MS will implement the update soon, but until then keep an eye out for the buggers who want to spoil it for everyone else. You can report any shady activities to spotted@gearboxsoftware.com. Important Notice for Xbox 360 Players [Gearbox Forums via Polygon] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meet Eowyn and Mozgog from Guardians of Middle-earth Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:30 AM PDT
Warner Bros. has pushed out another Battle Profile video for their upcoming MOBA game Guardians of Middle-earth, giving us a detailed look at two of the twenty guardians you'll be able to choose from. This time around it's Mozgog and Eowyn's turn. Eowyn is a promising high-defense healer, but you can't deny the awesomeness that is Mozgog with his Bloodied Blade ability -- you see those enemies all around him? BOOM, where they at now, boi? Dead, that's where. Guardians of Middle-earth will launch this December on XBLA and PSN. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assassin's Creed III Limited Edition unboxing Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:15 AM PDT
Look at this beast of a limited edition box for Assassin's Creed III. It's so big that I couldn't even get it all in the shot. You'll see me do my best to show off the innards of this collection, which includes:
GameStop has this big ol' sucker available for $119.99. Assassin's Creed III drops October 30. Are you getting this limited edition? Or just the standard?
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Exclusive: Ragnarok Odyssey Mercenary Edition unboxing Posted: 26 Oct 2012 09:00 AM PDT
The game is out on October 30, 2012, with the Mercenary Edition costing $49.99 compared to the standard's $39.99. I think it's worth it for the soundtrack CD alone, but the other contents are cool too. Watch for our review of both the game and soundtrack coming soon, but in the meantime, let us know what you think of the set! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mega64: Are you ready for a scare story? Posted: 26 Oct 2012 08:45 AM PDT
"Submitted for the approval of the Mega64 Midnight Society... my story is called... 'The Legend of Gameface!'" Mega64 has a special "scare story" for y'all this Halloween. At seven and a half minutes in length, it's one of the group's longer videos in quite a while, but I enjoyed every second of it, "Shyamalan twist" ending and all. Mega64: The Legend of Gameface [YouTube] |
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