Rockstar released the official gameplay video for Grand Theft Auto Online, which will launch Oct. 1 and is free with every copy of Grand Theft Auto V, which releases Sept. 17 on Xbox 360 and PS3. It's been a major focus in the development process.
Players will be able to work cooperatively to complete missions, and participate in activities like golfing, tennis, driving around and traditional online modes. A content creator lets you create your own races as well as deathmatches. Money earned from completed jobs can be spent on character customizations and even an apartment to hang out with friends at. New characters and missions can be accessed, and Rockstar is promising to create additional content to keep things exciting and fresh.
The online video has been viewed more than 2 million times on YouTube since it published a day ago. Gamers were upset when Grand Theft Auto V was delayed earlier this year, but the long wait may be worth it.
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Friday, 16 August 2013
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Rayman Legends to feature Mario and Luigi costumes on Wii U version
Rayman Legends will finally be releasing on Sept. 3 for the Wii U, PS3, PS Vita, Xbox 360 and PC. Exclusively to the Wii U version will be Mario and Luigi costumes, with Rayman dressed up as Mario and Globox as Luigi. A trailer Ubisoft released shows the costumed heroes in action, along with demonstrations on how the Wii U GamePad works with the game.
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Quick thoughts on Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
I've been hopping into Luigi's dreams in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team for the Nintendo 3DS. Here are some thoughts on the game.
This is the fourth game in the Mario & Luigi series, and the gimmick in this one involves Luigi's dreams. It's a fun one, where you hop into dozens of dream worlds filled with surreal colors and music. This opens up a variety of special Luiginary Attacks and Luiginary Works you need to perform to solve puzzles and save Pi'illo characters. While the game plays similar to previous ones, this unique twist on dreams keeps things fresh.
The story takes roughly 40 hours to complete, not including side content like solving picture puzzles and other mini-games. However, it drags sluggishly in the beginning and near the end when you just want the game to finally end. Knocking away several hours of story would have been fine.
Check out my full review at www.theoaklandpress.com.
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This is the fourth game in the Mario & Luigi series, and the gimmick in this one involves Luigi's dreams. It's a fun one, where you hop into dozens of dream worlds filled with surreal colors and music. This opens up a variety of special Luiginary Attacks and Luiginary Works you need to perform to solve puzzles and save Pi'illo characters. While the game plays similar to previous ones, this unique twist on dreams keeps things fresh.
The story takes roughly 40 hours to complete, not including side content like solving picture puzzles and other mini-games. However, it drags sluggishly in the beginning and near the end when you just want the game to finally end. Knocking away several hours of story would have been fine.
Check out my full review at www.theoaklandpress.com.
Get even tinier thoughts at www.twitter.com/JeffHoard921.
Thursday, 1 August 2013
Quick thoughts on Pikmin 3
I've been commanding hundreds of cute, colorful Pikmin in Pikmin 3 for the Wii U, which releases Aug. 4. Here are some thoughts on the game.
To simply put it, Pikmin 3 is the best looking Wii U game to date, and probably will be for a while. While the ground textures aren't anything special, everything else is polished beautifully. Fruit looks very realistic, the lighting effects are superb and the frame rate doesn't miss a beat.
While the game can be controlled using just the GamePad, the most efficient way to play is with the Wiimote and Nunchuck. Pointing at the screen to aim Pikmin and round them up with the whistle is much smoother this way. But the GamePad does have its uses. You can see a map of the area on the touchscreen and it's a great way to send your explorers to a location automatically.
Check out my full review at www.theoaklandpress.com.
Get even tinier thoughts at www.twitter.com/JeffHoard921.
To simply put it, Pikmin 3 is the best looking Wii U game to date, and probably will be for a while. While the ground textures aren't anything special, everything else is polished beautifully. Fruit looks very realistic, the lighting effects are superb and the frame rate doesn't miss a beat.
While the game can be controlled using just the GamePad, the most efficient way to play is with the Wiimote and Nunchuck. Pointing at the screen to aim Pikmin and round them up with the whistle is much smoother this way. But the GamePad does have its uses. You can see a map of the area on the touchscreen and it's a great way to send your explorers to a location automatically.
Check out my full review at www.theoaklandpress.com.
Get even tinier thoughts at www.twitter.com/JeffHoard921.
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Gat is back in Saints Row IV
The lovable Johnny Gat is back and ready to kick some butt in Saints Row IV, releasing Aug. 20 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. I'm very glad he's back. To celebrate, here's a new trailer to watch.
Monday, 15 July 2013
DuckTales: Remastered releases Aug. 13 on PS3, Wii U, PC; Sept. 11 on Xbox 360
DuckTales was one of my go-to games back in my NES-playing days, hopping Scrooge McDuck around various levels, bouncing off baddies and collecting every jewel imaginable. After completing it, I would start it over and try to beat my current high score.
Soon it'll be time to visit Duckburg once again when Capcom releases DuckTales: Remastered digitally on Aug. 13 for the PS3 (PSN), Wii U (Nintendo eShop) and PC and Sept. 11 on Xbox 360 (XBLA). It will cost $14.99, and a PS3 retail version that includes a download code and exclusive DuckTales Disney collector's pin will be $19.99 and release Aug. 20.
Grand Theft Auto V the most ambitious GTA title yet
It's safe to say there will be a lot to do in Grand Theft Auto V, the next addition in the critically acclaimed GTA series by Rockstar Games, when it releases Sept. 17. The recently released official gameplay video gives everyone a good idea of what to expect. Since there will be three lead characters this time around, it shows us in action what it looks like to switch between Michael, Franklin and Trevor -- during teamwork missions and in the open world. It appears seamless with very little loading.
The world looks expansive with lots to do. There are cars to customize, sports like tennis and golf to play, ocean diving, animals to hunt and bounties to nab. Money can be spent on tattoos, clothes, real estate and even the stock market. A tease for online GTA is at the end, and looks very promising.
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