When it was released back in 2007, The Darkness was something of an oddity. In a genre of games that was becoming increasingly filled with testosterone-soaked run and gun action, The Darkness (along with BioShock) stood out from the pack by offering players an FPS experience augmented by superpowers.


It told the story of Jackie Estacado, a mob hitman, who had the good fortune to become possessed by a demonic spirit called The Darkness on the same day he had the bad fortune to be blown out of a window by his Mafioso uncle.
The single-player campaign was excellent, mixing atmospheric horror with gore-splattered action and all of it was shaded in a palette of moody greys, browns and blacks. It had a multiplayer, but it seemed tacked on as an afterthought, offering only four match-types and supporting eight players.

We only mention all this because it seems a little odd to be previewing The Darkness II with the game's multiplayer mode. To be honest, its predecessor didn't need one and, let's face it, it's not remembered as one of the gold standards among online shooters.

Besides, unless a shooter's online mode allows it to eat into the multiplayer audiences of the genre's current big boys – Gears, CoD, BF3, Halo – it seems a wasted effort to include one. Perhaps knowing this, Digital Extremes has decided against a competitive multiplayer for The Darkness II and has instead created an online co-op mode called Vendettas.

Vendettas is split into two modes, Campaign and Hit List. Campaign is a story-based mode that runs parallel to the main single-player campaign in The Darkness II. It involves a team of super-powered killers seeking out artefacts for Estacado, which apparently contain the essence of The Darkness.

There are four characters to choose from – a street samurai (Inugami), an ex-Mossad operative (Shoshanna), a voodoo priest (JP DuMond) and a brawler from Scotland (Jimmy Wilson). Each of them carries a weapon that is powered by The Darkness; Inugami has a sword, Shoshanna a sawn-off, DuMond has a staff and Wilson carries an axe.

Each of them also possesses a power – such as unlimited ammunition or the ability to summon imp-like creatures called Darklings – that the player can activate for brief periods of time.



The levels we played through essentially amounted to fetch-questing. At the start, the team are told that Estacado needs them to rescue a mobster or find an artefact and then the player heads into a level, which involves running through an environment and shooting at anything that moves (the levels we played through involved a junkyard, a printing press and what looked like a run-down housing project).

Players can carry two firearms along with their Darkness weapon. They also have the option of dual-wielding by hitting down on the D-Pad, but this means they can't aim down the sights of the two guns they're holding. It's rare they'll need to use iron-sights all that much (although it does happen) because most of the action takes place in close quarters and at quite a frenetic pace. It's also graphically violent.

Due to the fact that the Darkness team are all superpowered beings, they're able to soak up quite a bit of damage before they go down. They can also keep their health levels topped up by using their Darkness weapon to extract the hearts of any of the enemies they've killed.

The Darkness weapons do feel a tad overpowered; one blast from Shoshanna's shotgun can send an opponent flying with a massive hole in their chest, while Inugami's katana cuts through enemies like they're made out of paper.

Wilson's axe is a thrown weapon, which returns to his hand like the hammer of Thor. DuMond's staff is the odd bird in this flock as attacks with it aren't lethal. Instead, the staff allows the player to levitate foes briefly, and then they can riddle their target with bullets while they're suspended helplessly in the air.

Each team member also has an execution attack. Players arm this by firing one or two shots into a victim and then moving in for the kill when a prompt to hit the left bumper appears.

At this point Inugami and Wilson will use their weapons to chop a foe in half, DuMond levitates them into the air and twists them apart, and Shoshanna puts her shotgun in the victim's mouth and literally blows their head off.

It's all quite visceral, although the in-game dialogue and comic-book cel-shaded graphics combine to make it seem more cartoon-like than shocking.

The AI doesn't seem too challenging, although it doesn't let the mode down. Players need to take stock of their surroundings because the AI will try to box them in and flank them should the opportunity present itself.


They also need to take out any electric lights in the environment as direct exposure to light weakens their abilities and will ultimately kill them. It's also worth keeping an eye-out for shimmering Darkness portals; players earn XP for kills, headshots, Darkness weapon usage, hearts they collect and executions, and can spend these points at a portal to level up their special abilities.

The other mode in Vendettas, Hit List, is a drop-in/drop-out mode where players can replay missions from the co-op Campaign mode. It also contains a set of unlockable missions that are exclusive to the mode and some levels that require two players.

Unfortunately, at the preview event we attended, we couldn't play any of the Hit List content, nor could we play the levels offered us in Campaign any other way except solo, due to Wi-Fi issues. So we can't report on Hit List or how Campaign stacks up when tackled with a few mates. We can say, however, that Campaign seems perfectly serviceable as a solo experience.

Still, the meat of the matter in The Darkness II is the main campaign, and so far no details have been forthcoming. In a world where the dominant trend in shooters is to package a short campaign with an extensive multiplayer, that's more than a little worrying.

Make no mistake, Vendettas looks fine and plays very well, but really, we're hoping it's a tantalising extra and not the main event.





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Review: The Adventures of Tintin

Ah yes, the movie games. For every G-Force there is a Thor. For every Rango you have a Megamind: Ultimate Showdown, and for every Captain America a James Cameron's Avatar: The Game.


Like that last one, The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn is another Ubisoft licensed game based, for the most part, on the new Spielberg movie. But does it manage to offer a better time for players this time around?




At its heart, Tintin is not so much a children's game as it is somewhat of a throwback to the old 2D Prince of Persia and Another World games. The vast majority of the game sees you controlling the boy reporter with his questionable fashion sense as he side-scrolls his way from room to room.

The basic trappings of platforming are all here. Jump, climb up ledges and ladders, wall jump off conveniently placed walls, or even hit a baddy with a few punches. The platforming itself is a joy to play, with just the right mix of cartoon and realistic physics to make it feel like you're really in the world of Tintin. Combat often offers you the choice to go in as a brawler, or to sneak around enemies and instantly take them down from behind.

Occasionally you'll come across enemies who shield themselves with an armor suit or an umbrella, requiring you to use throwable objects like beach balls and explosives or luring the enemy to a slippery section on the ground, making him go "wee-wee-wee-wee-boing!" If you just want to pummel enemies head on, then in most cases you can, but there's always the option to take a more elegant approach by using your surroundings and this adds a lot more fun for the more experienced players.



The 2D sections use some clever 3D to give you access to hidden paths for collectible Golden Crabs and make it feel like the world has some more volume than it appears to have. Whether you're a kid or an adult, these sections are a blast and thankfully they'll have you occupied for most of the game.


At other times you'll move out of a 2D section to follow a corridor in 3D, and this is where you notice that the game is much better off with its 2D gameplay. It's meant to switch the perspective around a bit and keep things varied, but none of these sections ever add anything other than the obligatory "run from danger towards the camera" bit. While the swap to playing Snowy can be fun to play here and there, it feels more like he just had to be put into the game in some fashion -- sniffing paths and exploring sections Tintin doesn't fit in -- than that he's an integral character.

Likewise, there are some plane flying levels where you'll evade obstacles and occasionally shoot at rocks or enemies. These levels sadly never offer anything that is solid in gameplay, expands upon the story or the world of Tintin, and quite frankly the flying was done a lot better in the Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole game. A few simple swashbuckling sections can take a little bit to figure out how to work the controls, as the analog stick suddenly moves your sword while your character is on rails. Slightly more entertaining are the various driving missions where you'll alternate between driving your bike and shooting at vicious Arabs/Berbers from the bike's sidecar.

None of it is terrible to play, but neither will it blow you or your child's mind. It's just there to spice things up from the platforming and break the inevitable repetition, and at least it does that well enough. Still, the entire journey through the game's "Tintin" mode, in which you play through the movie's events, is an enjoyable and very family-friendly one. There's no drinking, no blood, and defeating enemies with retarded AI will just make them lie on the ground with their butt up in the air.



Beyond the "Tintin" story mode, there's a challenge mode where you can play some more of the plane, swashbuckling, and sidecar sections. This mode also lets you use Kinect if you have the Xbox 360 version of the game, which offers some good family fun. Swashbuckling lets your inner child get its due, with on-screen prompts for where to hold your arm to block an incoming blow and flapping your arms around to slash at pirates in different directions.


The sidecar and plane challenges are controlled by holding your arms out as if you're holding the handle bars or a steering wheel, respectively. The plane's shooting challenge is brilliant, though, since you can shoot down enemy planes by moving both your hands back and forth. The Kinect functionality doesn't offer enough to buy it for this alone, but if you're wondering which version to pick and you have Kinect, the Xbox 360 version is definitely the one to get.

Tintin also has a very expansive co-op mode where Ubisoft Montpellier seems to have gone all out with the craziness. After the conclusion of the movie's story, Thompson and Thomson accidentally hit Captain Haddock in the head and this cues a wonderfully bizarre dream state for the drunken captain. Here you'll unlock level by level by playing through weird alternate versions of the game's locations, in which enemies make reflective remarks on being inside a dream.

These co-op levels are of the 2D platforming kind and you'll have access to some new attacks like Tintin's hookshot that never appears in the story mode. You can choose to play it solo if you want, but to get all the collectibles you'll sometimes need a different character or a co-op partner, plus it's more fun to play it cooperatively. You'll also get a chance to play some of the side characters who each have their own special ability.



Although you can probably breeze through Tintin's main story mode and spend an hour or two completing all the challenges, the co-op mode will offer at least a bunch of hours worth of extra content whether you play it by yourself or not. Moreover, the game does a great job at giving you that Tintin vibe and atmosphere of boyish adventure, despite the graphics reflecting that somewhat creepy look the characters have in 3D.


It should be noted that Tintin can also be a bit of a dick in this game, though. He'll just barge into places without permission and steal other people's property without so much as a blink of an eye. If a servant is just there to protect his master's property he'll only get a black eye for his trouble. Or worse, be set on fire. I also don't really understand this obsession with having Tintin and enemies end up with their butt in the air when they are knocked out -- in various positions -- but c'est la vie.

Putting that aside, there's a lot to enjoy in this game. The Adventures of Tintin may not be a fantastic game, but as licensed games go it's far more than decent. The different modes and variety in gameplay do not always reach the same level of quality, but the majority of it is a lot of fun to play for kids and adults alike.







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World of Warcraft offers new in-game item, new TV spot for seventh anniversary

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

World of Warcraft is about to celebrate its seventh anniversary on November 23 next week (which means that some of its players have been alive for less time than the game's servers have been up), and to celebrate, Blizzard is giving everyone who logs in between this Sunday and December 3 a Feat of Strength achievement (which means it's only available during this time) and a "celebration package" item.

The item will fire off a virtual fireworks display, and gives players a spiffy new tabard, as well as a 7% experience point and reputation bonus when used.
The company will also introduce a brand new "What's your game?" celebrity TV commercial this weekend during the Bears/Chargers game on CBS. The star of the new commercial is set to be a surprise, so you can start guessing right now in the comments below. We have no idea who it might be, but considering all of the stars so far (William Shatner, Mr. T, Ozzy Osbourne, Jean Claude Van Damme, and Verne Troyer), a girl might be nice?


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IPHONE FEATURE



Top 10 tips for extending your iPhone 4S's battery life


Power to the people

Many websites - including Pocket Gamer - have recently reported on the the iPhone 4S's less than stellar battery life, which is said to be impacted by a number of iOS 5 bugs that made it through the software's testing period.


Apple already has a fix on the way for said bugs, but it's not expected to be available until a "few weeks" time. While you wait, you can tackle one the software's worse purported issues by simply flicking the 'Setting Time Zone' option in your phone's Settings menu to 'off'.

The problem with phones - not just the 4S - these days, though, is that even without buggy software they just don't seem to last that long.

Sure, you can use them to scan your shopping, play a quick game of Angry Birds, browse Facebook, and even shoot an HD movie, but by the end of the day you'll often find yourself without enough juice to make a simple phone call.

As it turns out, there are several steps you can take to preserve a little bit of your iPhone's fuel, such as simply keeping your device at room temperature.

Check out the top tips below and you'll probably have enough extra juice for a few more games of Jetpack Joyride. Who needs to make phone calls anyway?



Apps that frequently use your location data, such as Facebook, Siri, and Maps, can add extra strain to your iPhone's battery, and drain it without you noticing.


Simply head into your iPhone's Settings, hit the Location Services tab, and flick the Location Services button to 'off'.

Aside from saving you some power, it should make it harder for all of those government agencies to track your every move.

Push notifications have to go





Turn off your iPhone's location services
 
Another quick and easy method of extending your battery life is to deactivate the push notifications that consistently pop-up when your buddies check-in at the local Nando's.


Again, this is as easy as heading in to your Settings, tapping the button that says Notifications, selecting the apps that rely heavily on the service, and toggling their 'alert style' to none.

Change the way you do email



 
 
Your iPhone's Mail app will automatically attempt to 'fetch' data at set intervals, which can be adjusted in your Settings - head on over to Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and tap on the Fetch New Data tab.


Fetching less will save battery life, so select the 'hourly' option. You can even choose to fetch data manually for an extra little boost.

Furthermore, in the same area of your settings you'll see the option to 'push' data from the server to your device when it's received. Flick this option to off and your iPhone will now adhere to your fetch schedule.

Finally, if you really need to get drastic, you can completely turn off one or more of your email accounts. You can re-enable them at any time with the flick of a switch.

Get rid of the wi-fi


 
 
 
When you're out and about and not in the comfort of your own home, you probably won't need to keep your iPhone's wi-fi switched on. Again, head into that Settings menu, slap your thumb down on the wi-fi area, and jerk the toggle to off.




Bluetooth too

Similarly, unless you're connecting to an iCade, using a wireless keyboard, or badgering your buddies through a hands-free headset, you can switch your Bluetooth off. It's Settings, General, and then Bluetooth for this one.


Mind your eyes, it's bright

 
 
Why is your screen's brightness setting turned up so high? Do you really need Angry Birds melted onto the back of your retina? Probably not.

Turn it down and you'll save yourself some valuable juice. Naturally, head into Settings and you should see a Brightness tab.

Flick the equaliser to off



Surprisingly, having an equaliser activated during song playback can have a detrimental effect on your battery life, so it's best to keep it switched off. Just go to Settings, Music, and EQ.

We're pretty sure you don't need to listen to Lady Gaga with a Hip-Hop twang, anyway.

Lock it securely




  The simplest method of saving a little juice is to lock your iPhone when you aren't using it.


And, while you're thinking about it, head into your Settings, tap on General, find the Auto-Lock tab, and decrease the time it takes for your phone to automatically lock.

Nobody can do that much multitasking


  While some apps don't use your iPhone's resources when in the multitasking dock, others continue to run behind the scenes, and can have an effect on that precious battery.


Double-tap your device's Home button, hold your finger down on one of the backgrounded apps, wait for them to start wiggling, and tap the red minus symbol to get rid of them. Job done.

You'll need a full charge cycle every month 




In order to take proper care of your battery it's recommended that you put it through one full charge cycle ever single month.


What does that mean?

Well, charge your iPhone to 100 per cent and then let its battery completely drain. It's a pain in the backside but it's definitely worth the effort.





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Jurassic Park Sneaks Onto Steam, PS3, Xbox 360 Incoming

Telltale's movie tie-in quietly launches on PC.

Jurassic Park: The Game, the latest episodic title from Monkey Island/Sam and Max/Back to the Future studio Telltale is available to buy now via Steam. It's also on iTunes for the iPad 2.

For £21.99 gamers will get the first of five episodes of dinosaur-filled adventure-based action.

We saw Jurassic Park at both E3 and Gamescom - both times we were underwhelmed, but look out for our official review soon.

Meanwhile, the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game appears to have gone AWOL in Europe. "We are working hard to get the game out on PSN in Europe at the same time as it hits in North America. We'll keep you posted on developments," reads the Telltale forum, while the search for a publishing partner here means Jurassic Park: The Game won't hit Xbox 360 until the new year.







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Judge Dredd gamebook smacks down the Law

Judge Dredd is coming to iPhone. Australian developer Tin Man Games has just inked a deal with publisher Rebellion to bring the 2000 AD character to the world of interactive, digital gamebooks.

2000 AD editor Matt Smith is thrilled that one of comics’ most famous – and beloved (or, um, befeared) – characters is headed to an all-new medium:

It’s great to see Dredd coming to digital platforms like the iPhone and iPad.

The team at Tin Man will not be alone on this new project, thrown into Mega-City One without a map. Instead, they’ll have help from the team who’ve recently finished work on the Judge Dredd tabletop role-playing game, making sure that everything is in its right place.

Neil Rennison, Creative Director of Tin Man Games is also pleased with the arrangement:

We’re privileged to be working with a great group of writers and artists that really understand the Judge Dredd universe.

All of this is pretty exciting – what’s even better is that you won’t have to wait long to get your hands on the as-yet untitled gamebook. Judge Dredd is due to storm the App Store in Q2, 2012 – and he’ll hit Android platforms later in the year.

For more about what Tin Man has been up to, stick around – we caught up with both Neil and Ben Britten Smith at this week’s Game Connect Asia Pacific conference, to discuss the seven interactive gamebook adventures the company’s already published, plus the pair’s plans for the future – now including Judge Dredd!








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Tale of Tales' The Graveyard begins life on a new platform, Android

Some games are so different, deep and beautiful that they just won't die -- Tale of Tales' The Graveyard is one of those games, as it has just been ported to Android, available for download right now through the Android Market. It's nigh impossible to think about the finite nature of human existence too much -- it's been pondered for millions of years and no one's yet come up with a better answer than "42" -- and now you can guide an old European woman through such questions in a gorgeous graveyard whenever you'd like.


The Graveyard comes in two flavors, the free trial version, or the full game for $1.99. There's only one difference between the two types: You can't die in the trial, while every time you play the full game, there's a distinct possibility you will die. Much like life, which makes the trial more like the great-great grandmother to Limbo. Literally
 
 
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 Se anuncia oficialmente el video juego Game of Thrones [PC]

Atlus ha anunciado oficialmente Game of Thrones, un nuevo videojuego basado en la serie de la HBO de Juego de Tronos, y que a su vez se basa en las novelas de George R. R. Martin.

Está siendo desarrollado por Cyanide Studios y en esta ocasión nos encontraremos con un juego de rol con acción en tiempo real. Podremos manejar a dos personajes completamente nuevos y han prometido más de 30 horas de juego. A lo largo de la aventura recorreremos diversos escenarios de este peculiar mundo de fantasía, iremos cumpliendo todo tipo de misiones e interactuaremos con los personajes que aparecen en los libros.


Saldrá a la venta a principios del 2012 para Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 y PC. Junto al anuncio se han publicado sus primeras imágenes y las portadas del juego.





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Epic Games descarta llevar Gears of War 3 a PC



"Es una exclusive de Xbox 360 y punto."

Aunque el primer Gears of War se estrenó en compatibles tras su paso por Xbox 360, desde entonces, los aficionados a esta fantástica saga de acción en tercera persona se han quedado con ganas de más Marcus Fenix en PC. Y todo parece indicar que así seguirá siendo durante un tiempo.

“Gears of War 3 es una exclusiva de Xbox 360 y punto”, ha declarado un portavoz de Epic Games al medio británico Eurogamer, desmintiendo así los últimos rumores que apuntaban al lanzamiento del juego en PC.




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Assassin's Creed Revelations trailer cuts to the story

Assassin's Creed is as much about tweaking history as it is about stabbing. The latest trailer for Revelations is narrated by Suleiman the Magnificent (The Lawgiver), who will need the help of the assassins and Ezio to resolve a power struggle. 


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SONY PSP
Persona 2: Innocent Sin

PlayStation RPG Persona 2: Innocent Sin first came to Japan in 1999. A Japanese PSP port followed earlier this year, but so far the game has been a tantalising rumour in the west. Until now.

For fans of Persona it will have been worth the wait, as this is a solid early chapter in the JRPG franchise. The narrative follows the extraordinary life of Tatsuya Suou, his classmates at Seven Sisters High School, and a mysterious affliction befalling the populace instigated by the central foil: Joker.

In Sumaru City, youngsters play a game in which they make a phone call to themselves. This summons the appropriately clownish figure of Joker, who asks them what their aspirations are.

Should they lack any dreams or fail to tell him what they are, Joker will sap their energy, hollowing them out and confining them to a different plane of existence.
A lack of ambition

Tatsuya and his party set out to take the fight back to this masked menace, battling demons and a number of Joker's human allies with their Personas - personality features that have become manifest.
Like Persona 3 Portable, released earlier in the year, P2:IS is ripe with subtext and commentary on its native country's school system and society within a Lovecraftian storyline.

The focus on the importance of having goals to succeed (here: to survive), inter-school rivalries, the formation of hierarchies, the questioning of pre-existing cultural morays: all is tackled within the framework of a fairly typical role-playing game.

Which is absolutely where Persona 2 disappoints. There's nothing fundamentally wrong with its adherence to levelling up characters and their Personas, nothing unlikeable about its town and dungeon formula, but there's very little to get excited about at the same time.

Played from a zoomed-out, isometric perspective incorporating 3D and low resolution 2D elements, the combat never engages you because it's too remote.

There are some middling effects on display, too. Even the bigger Fusion Spells that require two or more Personas to pull off are totally underwhelming.

Selecting options during fights feels stilted, menus taking fractions of seconds longer than is needed, slowing down battles for a device that's meant to be played in quick bursts,.

You can let the game make many of your combat choices for you, but it's rarely an effective solution, the AI often making repeated attacks on enemies that will never make a dent in their armour.
As the title falls back on random encounters to force you into combat, clashing with enemies (and subsequently exploring areas) can become a chore over long stretches of play.

Action speaks at just about the same level of volume as words

Persona 2's two attempts at twists on the formulaic are outside the realm of high action, though, revolving around discussion with NPCs. The power of words is another theme the game pushes - rumours in this universe can become truth, opening up new advantages for the player.

An early example of this is found by spreading the idea that the owner of a loc
al eatery is actually an ex-spy selling weapons under the counter, sold only to those who eat a specific dish on the menu.

Gaining this knowledge, then reporting it to the Kuzunoha Detective Agency, turns this fiction into fact, giving you access to your first set of blades and pistols.

During battles, you can also attempt to communicate with the demons you encounter. Answering questions set by the inquisitive enemies affects their attitude towards you, with success resulting in them giving you cards to exchange for more powerful Persona in the Velvet Room, or spreading further rumours to aid your journey through the dungeon.

It slows combat even further, but it's at least an interesting diversion from the rote combat.
It's not a perfect package - this release doesn't include the follow up Persona 2: Eternal Punishment for example - but to fans hungry for a new instalment after outings three and four this is likely the closest they'll get to a fresh release for quite some time.

Persona 3 Portable is a more exciting, more original game than Innocent Sin, but that doesn't stop this being a solid JRPG in its own right, albeit one that is held back by its adherence to dated traditions.



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Shooters may be ruling the roost at retail recently, but they couldn't outdo EA's big head-sporting basketball game on Sony's digital storefront last month. Sony today released its list of the top 20 best-selling PlayStation Network games for the month of October, and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition was last month's star player.


A follow-up to last year's retail release of the reinvented arcade basketball franchise, On Fire Edition brought EA's arcade-style basketball game to the PSN at a lower price point.

All of that's not to say the downloadable shooter scene wasn't well represented on the PSN last month. Sony Online Entertainment's Payday: The Heist and Crytek's Crysis grabbed the second and third spots, respectively.

Payday: The Heist is an original game from Overkill Software featuring first-person, squad-based shooting across six different heist experiences. Sticking to the shooter genre, last month's release of Crysis brought the previously PC-only title to consoles running on a version of the engine that powered this year's Crysis 2.

Fan-favorite Japanese role-playing game Chrono Trigger launched and took the fourth spot on the list. New release Dungeon Defenders landed in seventh place, and Battlefield 1943 took the last spot for the second month in a row. The full list of October's best-selling PSN games follows below. The list excludes sales to PlayStation Plus members who were able to download games for free.

1. NBA Jam: On Fire Edition
2. Payday: The Heist
3. Crysis
4. Chrono Trigger
5. Resident Evil 4
6. Angry Birds
7. Dungeon Defenders
8. Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
9. From Dust
10. Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection
11. Saints Row 2
12. Resident Evil 2
13. Final Fantasy VII
14. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
15. Odin Sphere
16. Burnout Crash!
17. Real Steel
18. Castle Crashers
19. God Hand
20. Battlefield 1943


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Forza Motorsport 4 - El juego de carreras más completo para Xbox 360

Forza 4 es el primer simulador de carreras compatible con Kinect.

El mejor simulador de carreras para Xbox 360


Es imposible ignorar que los vehículos y pistas de Forza 4 aparecieron hace un par de años en la consola de Microsoft, pero las modestas innovaciones y un estilo visual renovado convierten al juego en una de las mejores opciones para tomar el volante.

Si estás entre las personas que han manejado en Forza Motorsport 3, la nueva entrega de la serie recompensará tus esfuerzos con una pequeña suma de dinero y algunos vehículos en el garaje. Por el contrario, los novatos tendrán que conformarse con un vehículo de bajas prestaciones antes de abordar un Lamborghini Gallardo, un Ferrari 430, un Audi R8, o el Bugatti Veyron, entre otros.

Aunque no es posible cambiar de circuito en la modalidad World Tour, podrás escoger el próximo evento con toda libertad. Las nuevas carreras aparecerán en base a los vehículos que tienes en tu garaje, así que no es necesario comprar otro vehículo para participar. ¿Deseas obtener un Ferrari 330 P4 sin gastar 9 millones de créditos? No te preocupes, cuando alcances el nivel 30 podrás escoger entre otros clásicos como el Ford GT40, o un Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe.

Al conducir un vehículo incrementas el nivel de afinidad con el fabricante, que recompensa tu lealtad ofreciéndote atractivos descuentos en actualizaciones y bonos en efectivo. Es una buena idea que incentiva la competitividad en línea y permite adquirir nuevos vehículos, pero aunada a la opción de comprar autos usando Microsoft Points, devalúa la moneda utilizada en Forza 4.

Los vehículos responden mejor que nunca. Ya sea que manejes desde la cabina o con cualquiera de las cámaras externas, la retroalimentación visual y auditiva ofrece toda la información que necesitas al tomar decisiones sobre la pista, y así evitar penalizaciones por tocar a otros autos. Los pilotos rivales conducen de forma más agresiva, pero cometen errores cuando utilizas la función Rewind.

Forza 4 es una experiencia de manejo apta para todos, con asistencias de frenado, controles de tracción, y una línea que indica el camino correcto sobre la pista. Manejar con ayuda no ofrece tantas recompensas al final de la carrera, pero es difícil tomar el volante como un profesional cuando te has acostumbrado a la conducción asistida en los juegos de carreras.

 
Hasta 16 jugadores compitiendo en línea


Los juegos en línea soportan hasta 16 pilotos de forma simultánea, que deberán acelerar a fondo en careras convencionales, persecuciones, y competencias de derrape. Asimismo, existe una nueva opción que mezcla hasta cuatro carreras diferentes en el mismo circuito, con vehículos de distintas categorías compartiendo la pista.
La nueva modalidad Rivals te invita a competir contra vehículos fantasma que reflejan el comportamiento de otros pilotos en busca de la vuelta más rápida, o en competencias de derrape y eventos de slalom. Esta opción guarda muchas similitudes con el modo Autolog de Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, así que recibirás notificaciones cuando algún amigo rompa tu mejor récord.

Solamente cinco pistas debutan en Forza 4, como el circuito de Hockenheimring, el Indianapolis Motor Speedway, el Infineon Raceway, un circuito de fantasía a través de los Alpes Berneses, y el circuito de pruebas de Top Gear. Las 26 pistas restantes son escenarios conocidos, y la ausencia del circuito de Nueva York es un poco decepcionante. Los escenarios y vehículos se ven mejor que nunca, pero no existen opciones para conducir de noche o bajo la lluvia como en Gran Turismo 5.

Las opciones de comunidad te permiten modificar hasta la presión de las llantas, y adornar la carrocería con diseños personalizados para llamar la atención de potenciales compradores en línea. Si lo único que deseas es admirar vehículos, el modo Autivosta te permite explorar hasta 20 autos con ayuda de Kinect. y escuchar los comentarios de Jeremy Clarkson.

Forza Motorsport 4 no reinventó la rueda, en su lugar, superó a su predecesor en todos los frentes. Es todo un logro, en especial si consideramos que Forza 3 era uno de los mejores juegos de carreras para Xbox 360.



Calificación: 8.5


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