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How Games Are Made In Heaven and Hell

Dave Oshry — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:45:10 +0000

When it comes to the strengths and weaknesses of our favorite gaming companies, some are more apparent than others. In heaven, their strengths shine through, but in hell . . . well …

There’s really not much to say here, this is so true that it hurts. Obsidian makes games with great story and substance, but they are unpolished to say the least. Bioware writes some of the best AND worst dialogue in the business. Square makes magnificent cutscenes but tells ridiculous stories, Capcom knows how to pump out winners, but couldn’t craft a cutscene if they hired Kojima, and Valve makes amazing games, even if it takes them eons to do it.

Sometimes stereotypes are there for a reason. Each of these companies has things they do well, and things they do not so well. Thanks to the Escapist for giving the industry a good laugh today :-)

Dante’s Inferno Demo Coming to PSN December 10th, Two Weeks Before XBL

Chad Lakkis — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:14:17 +0000

Thanks to what was no doubt some sly negotiating on the part of Sony, PlayStation 3 owners can feel the searing flames of Hell against their flesh two weeks earlier than Xbox 360 faithful.

Sony will be receiving the Dante’s Inferno demo on their PlayStation Network December 10th, leaving 360 owners on the hook until December 24th. On the bright side, this means that the Gates of Hell can now be considered an early Christmas present. I wonder which one of the Three Wise Men thought this was a good idea?

Uwe Boll Claims He’s Not a F*cking Retard

Wade Larson — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:31:25 +0000

Uwe Boll, maker of such quality films as “Blood Rayne” and “House of the Dead” has released a short video rant in response to a recent online petition asking him to stop making movies. Hit the jump for the clip. Caution: strong language and strong German accents ahead.

In the video Boll espouses his “genius,” while simultaneously slamming the rest of Hollywood, saying, “I’m the only genius in the whole f*cking business,” among other things.[youtube width="480" height="378"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWqCNmfJ1hY[/youtube]

Now, I won’t disagree that Michael Bay is a retard, but there is a fine line between genius and insanity, and I think that Herr Boll may have finally gone postal. Sorry, couldn’t resist.

“If you look in my movies you will see my real genius,” Boll said.

Calling yourself a genius is about as good as calling yourself the President. Just because you say it, doesn’t make it true.

Now, I have no idea how he continues to make movies (probably sold his soul to some demon in the depths of celluloid hell) but if this petition works (it only need one million signatures) the world will be a better place.

And if it does work, we can move onto Michael Bay next.

Source: Maxconsole.net

Stylish Devil May Cry 4 Combat Videos: Learn How to Taunt

Patrick Steen — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:06:19 +0000

Thought the Devil May Cry 4 demo was good? Want to show off to your friends? If you can get Nero’s moves right you’ll be able to taunt your enemies with excessive style. Watch and learn in these videos.

Devil May Cry’s combat has amazing depth and unless you know how to master its secrets, you won’t be able to conquer its true style. With the addition of Nero and his devil bringer arm the possibilities have increased; the pumping action has been multiplied.

This can be seen in a 10 minute play through of the demo, which manages to take it all the way to beating the hell out of Beriel.

[youtube width="425" height="335"]http://youtube.com/watch?v=zTXDGLQmav0[/youtube]

You’re going to have to practice day and night to get the timing right, but when you do, you’ll look as good as this:

[youtube width="425" height="335"]http://youtube.com/watch?v=jqEQM6x5sMM[/youtube]

When you fight stylistically you’ll have earned the right to taunt your opponents and even show off by playing a little bit of air guitar. If only we were this good when we play Devil May Cry.

[youtube width="425" height="335"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLLZP43NiL8[/youtube]