Blizzard gains control of Diablo3.com

So it has been almost 8 years since Diablo 2 has been released and 11 years since the series was first released with great success. The Diablo series still holds strong to this day, obviously being overshadowed by blizzard's World of Warcraft, nonetheless, the fan base is strong. The series as a whole has sold 11 million copies, making it very difficult to believe that blizzard would not continue the franchise. They claim that gaining ownership over Diablo3.com does not mean that they have or are even considering the fact of Diablo 3. Obviously they would say this because gaining control of this site will cause a big stir in the diablo community keeping fan boys hopeful without actually giving any promise. World of Warcraft, although still going strong, seems to be slowly but surely reaching its pinnacle with the expansions giving wowers even more twists and turns to look forward to. With all the hype going around about Starcraft 2, blizzard has completely cemented itself a cherished spot in the gaming world.

Right now the site links to www.diablofans.com.
Check it out, it explains all about whats going on with the site and how blizzard went about gaining control of it.
Thats all for today, stay tuned!

New Gametrailers TV (Gears of War 2 Gameplay!!)

So epic games released some gameplay footage from Gears of War 2 last night on gametrailers tv. The gameplay looks very impressive and the new engine allowing even more enemies to be on the screen at the same time is pretty astounding. The trailer also describes what the story of the second installment is going to be about. Just watch the trailer, if you're a fan of the series so far, it's going to be hard to not get excited. Also you can just go to gametrailers.com and check it out in HD!



Gametrailers Tv also had a few interviews with the guys from the upcoming Ghostbusters game.



I'm looking forward to seeing how this game turns

Bourne Conspiracy Demo

Well the Bourne Conspiracy Demo just came out (for xbox 360) and I must say, I am very impressed with this game. The fighting system they have brought in is mind blowing, allowing you to use your surroundings to inflict damage on your enemies. The demo also comes with 3 levels, which is very impressive for a demo.

• The first level consists mainly of melee combat, teaching you how the fighting system works, as well as teaching you how to sprint and pick locks.

• The second level introduces you to the shooting system, which takes a few seconds to get a grasp of, but it's pretty similar to all the new games coming out, cover, and shoot around.

• The third and final level brings in the driving aspect of the game, which is very arcade like, but seems like it would fit well with this game. The demo is action packed start to finish, and I hope the full game delivers.

I would say this game is a Must Buy.

Gears of War 2 Gameplay Almost Here!

It is now 5 days till the Gears of War 2 gameplay trailer is released on gametrailers tv on spike..
Pretty excited to see what this games going to be utilizing from the modified engine they're running. Obviously gears of war was one of the most popular games for the xbox 360, my only concern is that the company will not be able to live up to it's November release date. However, since they're releasing gameplay footage on friday, that means that they are definitely well into developing the game so I'm not sure if releasing on time will be a problem unless last minute bugs hold them back.

That's it for today, check back soon for my review of grand theft auto 4 (only 52% done the game, can't rightfully review it without completing the game).

The Grand Theft Auto 4 Review

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Gameplay

The game starts off with a video of you coming to america, and meeting your cousin who you will get to know really well during your stay in liberty city. The story is quite involved keeping you in the center of all the action. It feels like the first GTA that you sort of start to care about the main character. The new driving system they have introduced into this game definitely takes some getting used to as most games have been really arcade like allowing you to drift around corners with ease. You will find that you are pushing the brake button way more often than you are pushing the handbrake button. It does not take long to get used to this style because there is an enormous amount of driving missions (be it main or side missions) that help you adjust quickly.
The missions seem to stay fresh throughout the game, but eventually do wear on you. The length of some of them can frustrate you if you slip up and have to repeat the mission from the start again. You are given choices throughout the game that affect how the story plays out. This adds more replay value to the game, however, since the game is quite long (30 hours with no side missions) most people won't end up restarting the game just to make a few different decisions. You now have access to a large assortment of different things to do throughout the city when you plan a date or just want to kick back with a friend. Things such as pool, bowling, darts and even a comedy club are available when you are planning things to do with friends or just want to go and fool around on your own. Some very unique ideas from rock star that are backed by some actually kind of funny comedy acts from comedians such as Ricky Gervais.

Now, the new physics system they have brought in

This video sums up the awesomeness of this newly integrated euphoria engine.

Multiplayer

There is a wide selection of different modes for multiplayer that are pretty worthwhile. My current favorite is the Race option. I'm happy with how most of the modes turned out, since it really is their first crack at full on GTA multiplayer. So many options it's actually hard to really say which ones are worth checking out since it's all personal preference.

Sound

I must say I am very impressed with the amount of top quality music the radio stations provide. Basically all bases are covered by the radio stations from Smooth jazz on JNR, to Punk rock on LCHC. The voice acting is quite good helping push the story along and, for the most part, keeping your attention.


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I give this game a 9 / 10
Gameplay 9.0
Graphics 9.0
Audio 9.0

Update on my Mythos pyromancer

Well, I've been playing a lot of mythos recently so my character has changed quite a bit. I've just reached level 20, and I'm putting all my skills so far into meteor. It seems to do the trick, but my mana runs out super fast so I have to continually buy potions.




Here's a picture of my updated character to date. I'm now in the second zone which starts you off in a city called Tulin's Hope. Oddly enough, this place is a desert, much like act 2 in diablo 2... hmm... Here's a real nice sight that has just about everything laid out for ya on Mythos http://www.mythosguru.com

Spare Mythos Keys

Here is my Character from mythos a few days ago. I made a pyromancer, and I spec'd in meteor which seems to be working very well for me (currently level 20).

Mythos has 3 classes so far
- Pyromancer
- Gadgeteer
- Bloodletter

You can find out more about Mythos at http://www.mythos.com

If you need a Mythos key let me know by leaving a comment I'll get you a key asap!
This game is worth a try, if you've ever played and loved diablo, or wow, this is for you.

Mythos key!!

I just snagged myself a Mythos key!! So stoked to start playing the game, someone in irc.forthegamers.org and the #mythos channel. SO excited to play this game, been looking for an mmorpg after having a falling out with world of warcraft. Mythos is currently in closed beta so you have to try and find a way to snag a key to get in on this action. Apparently open beta is coming shortly, but no time frame has been specified as they seem to be focused on making the game right rather than throwing it out to the masses.