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Hulu Plus Expands to 3DS and Wii by Year’s End

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 08:23 AM PDT

 Hulu Plus Expands to 3DS and Wii by Years End

3DS and Wii were each a bit late to get Netflix support as compared with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but they do both have capable (albeit non-HD) Netflix apps. Following in the wake of Microsoft and Sony‘s home consoles, both of Nintendo’s platforms will soon be getting support for another on-demand video provider: Hulu Plus.

Nintendo today announced Hulu support would be coming by the end of the year to both 3DS and Wii. It’ll be available through a free app download and requires a Hulu Plus subscription, currently priced at $7.99 per month. With a subscription you’ll be able to stream TV shows to your system of choice from a number of different networks — NBC, Comedy Central, FX, and others.

Today’s press release also mentions the upcoming 3DS system update that will be out at the end of November. Nintendo of Japan’s 3DS press conference earlier today revealed some of what to expect from that — namely the ability to record 3D movies. The press release also touches upon features like new puzzles for StreetPass Mii Plaza and a new Find Mii dungeon; beyond that it said more aspects of the update would be “announced in the future.”

It did reference what we knew earlier today as Itsumo Henkan nikki, a 3DS messaging app that supports handwritten notes, sound, and pictures. In North America this will be out for free in December under the name Swapnote.

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Civilization V: Gods And Kings Expansion Pack Release Date Confirmed

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 03:52 AM PDT

Schedule your workload, you're going to need some time free…

The highly anticipated expansion pack to very excellent strategy game Civilization V has finally been given a release date. You're going to be thankful summer isn't often filled with games with this one.

Coming to the US on the 19 June and the rest of the world on the 22 June, this expansion pack is perfectly poised to eat up the entirety of yours and ours summer.

For those not up-to-speed, Civilization V: Gods And Kings expansion pack's major feature – as suggested by its name – will be the addition of religion. Unlike the throwaway feature it was in Civ IV however (Yes! It was.), religion will be focused on a more mythical set of gods – and providing bonuses befitting their roles. The God of the Sea, for example, would provide a bounty of coastal resources.

There's more to it than that – such as a basis on the civs you decide to play as – but it certainly sounds like it'll have more impact on proceedings that previous attempts have done.

While mystical elements like faery folk and goddesses are a large part of Gods And Kings, espionage will be making a return too. It's always nice to have a little peek at what your enemy are doing, so hopefully there will be a return to Civ III's excellent system.

Little is fully known at the moment, though it will be its own menu system – enabling you to check up on the progress of wonders in other civilizations (THANK GOD!), while there are other features to rig elections in City States so they're more likely to appeal to you than anyone else.

It all sounds brilliant, which will make the short wait until June all the more unbearable.

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Dungeon Striker (KR)

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 09:51 PM PDT

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You know it will not be long before Eyedentity Games, the developer of Dragon Nest, reveals its 2nd online title. With Dragon Nest celebrating its 2nd anniversary this year, there can’t be a better time. Introducing Dungeon Striker, a new action MMORPG. It certainly is a give-away with its game title that combat will take place mostly in dungeons. Focusing on even faster action found in Dragon Nest, players are able to attack up to 10 times in 1 second in the game. And notice the cuter design!

As you can see in the videos and screenshots, the game has an isometric view, which seems to be very popular nowadays with upcoming games such as Lineage Eternal, the MOBA titles such as Dota 2 and of course, Diablo III. Controls will also be much simpler in Dungeon Striker, with players able to successfully engage in combat and moving around by using just the mouse. 

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According to the explanation given by the media, characters will automatically attack monsters even when characters are moving, even during PvP. Eyedentity Games touted that they have solved the problem with current action MMOs needing too many active keys, and with Dungeon Striker, players can enjoy intensive combat with gorgeous action effects without much effort. Similar to the system in Diablo III, the dungeon layouts will be randomly generated each time players enter the same one.

There are currently over 19 classes (including advancements) in Dungeon Striker, but the twist will be the ability to learn other classes’ skills. For example, a Dark Mage who can heal, a Warrior who can go stealth and place traps. There will be many different combinations of characters in the game. Dungeon Strikers will go into Closed Beta in Korea from 27th April to 29th April.

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What to Expect From BlizzCon 2011

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 08:23 PM PDT

 What to Expect From BlizzCon 2011

Blizzard’s annual fan convention, BlizzCon, kicks off tomorrow and runs through Saturday, October 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Despite an increase in ticket prices — from $150 in 2010 to $175 this year — the show sold out very quickly. Those who aren’t lucky enough to be attending the event can still experience much of the event by purchasing a Virtual Ticket for $39.99 that will allow you to watch panels, take part in contests, get any in-game items given out to attendees, and more.

A map of the convention center can be found here. That could come in handy — Blizzard may only be focused on three franchises but you probably wouldn’t guess that based on the amount of space BlizzCon takes up.

On Friday and Saturday there are multiple events going on at any one time. The opening ceremony will kick things off at 11am Pacific on Friday at the main stage, though this will be livestreamed into the other halls of the convention center. That may be where we get some big announcements from Blizzard, and there are numerous possibilities for what those could be.

This December will mark a year since World of Warcraft received its third expansion pack, Cataclysm. We’ve been told a number of times Blizzard wants to release expansion packs for WoW more frequently. If it’s serious about making that happen, it seems like Blizzard should be able to talk about its next expansion by now. There were rumors that the fourth expansion would be called Mists of Pandaria, though Blizzard has cast doubt on Pandaria being used as the key component of an expansion pack.

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As for Blizzard’s other two franchises, release dates would be more than welcome. The second part of the StarCraft II trilogy, Heart of the Swarm, is expected out next year and we should be getting a first look at multiplayer. Diablo III is without a release date beyond early 2012 — it was potentially going to be out this year before Blizzard, as always, opted to take its time. It extended the ongoing beta and announced last month that the game wouldn’t be coming until next year.

Following BlizzCon’s opening ceremony, Friday is filled with StarCraft and World of Warcraft matches and panels covering subjects like WoW’s class talent system, Diablo III’s auction house, how Blizzard handles music and sound, and future updates to WoW. Comedian Jay Mohr will be back once again to host contests on Friday night like best costume, dance, and so on. Hopefully no one breaks their leg this year.

Saturday is again filled with more StarCraft II and WoW action with the each tournament’s grand finals taking place at 4pm and 4:15pm, respectively. There will also be open QAs for Diablo III and different World of Warcraft subjects as well as a live raid featuring some of the best guilds in the country racing against each other.

The show will finish up with the closing ceremony at 6pm on Saturday night. That’s where fans will get to attend a live conert featuring The Artist Formerly Known as Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain, Blizzard’s in-house band performing music from Blizzard’s different games, and the show’s headliners: the Foo Fighters.

1UP will have live coverage from the event. Keep your eyes on our BlizzCon hub for all the latest happenings from the show starting tomorrow morning with the opening ceremony.

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The Best and Worst Video Game Compilations

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 03:51 PM PDT

  • Greatest Attempt to Ruin an Emotional Experience – Silent Hill HD Collection (PS3. Xbox 360, 2012)

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    For a series full of dread, perhaps the constant delays behind the Silent Hill HD Collection were appropriate; as the release date lurched forward weeks at a time, fans of the series could only wait as the knots in their stomachs grew larger. When the Collection finally hit store shelves, their greatest fears had been confirmed — Silent Hills 2 and 3 still made players quake with fear, but for an entirely different reason: Hijinx Studios’ so-called “upgrade” adds a bevy of technical flaws that completely ruin the experience. Granted, many of these games’ graphical effects relied on certain PlayStation 2 hardware tricks, but that’s not an adequate excuse for releasing this collection as-is. For now, anyone looking to tour the foggy streets of Silent Hill will have to rely on the PS2 originals, or the later PC ports, which do a much better job of enhancing the games’ graphics.

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    Shadowrun Returns: Kickstarter Revitalises Classic RPG For PC & iPad

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 09:51 AM PDT

    Pen and paper RPG Shadowrun and its creator return through Kickstarter.

    Shadowrun means different things to different people – for some it's a favourite pen and paper RPG like DD and others it's a classic SNES-based RPG.

    Shadowrun Returns is the latest Kickstarter project to appear, with original pen and paper creator Jordan Weisman buying back the license to produce a Shadowrun RPG for PC and tablets.

    The Kickstarter project is well thought out, with a video from Weisman himself introducing the series and explaining what the Kickstarter would involve (and even apologising for the Xbox 360 shooter).

    The game itself will be a 2D turn-based RPG for PC, Android tablets and iPad. A story with "fascinating characters whose motivations actually make sense", plenty of exploration in the unique Shadowrun world and – of course – character development are the three key focuses for the game, according to Weisman.

    A level editor is planned to ship alongside the game, enabling players to create their own adventures and share them with friends and fellow Shadowrunners.

    The project is asking for (which, at the time of writing, has claimed of that target in a matter of hours) with a range of special gifts for the highest pledges and will be developed by Jordan Weisman and his team at Harebrained Schemes.

    So go and pledge for the Shadowrun Returns Kickstarter project now.

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    The Best and Worst Video Game Compilations

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 02:31 PM PDT

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    The Best and Worst Video Game Compilations

    Playing some of your old favorites doesn't always make for a flawless experience.

    By: Bob Mackey April 5, 2012

    The HD collection wave is upon us. And while some would craft elaborate conspiracy theories relating the phasing out of backwards compatibility to our current onslaught of anthologies, the video game industry has always found ways for consumers to relive their misspent youth by purchasing games they played ages ago. Sometimes, these bundled collections do an excellent job of letting us bask in the warm, comforting rays of nostalgia, typically at a fraction of the originals' cost -- and with the bonus effect of preserving gaming history. But, when moving old games from one platform to another, problems can crop up, and often do; from technical flaws to poorly ported controls, any number of issues can make the re-released version of a game markedly inferior to the original. The following collections' attempts to bring older games to a new format made each of them notable in some way -- though not always for the right reasons.

    • Most Boneheaded Control Choice - Mega Man Anniversary Collection (GameCube, 2004)


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      If the video game equivalent of Moses brought down two tablets from Mount Sinai, one of them would be inscribed with the immortal phrase "A jumps, B shoots." From time immemorial, this unspoken Commandment of controller layouts gave NES games a standard that just made sense -- and the few outliers ended up playing much more awkwardly than intended. Atomic Planet Entertainment decided to change this Mega Man standard for the little guy's 15th-ish anniversary by reversing one of the most reliable control setups known to man and beast alike. And with no way to flip the A and B inputs (outside of controller surgery), most folks ended up spending their cash on the superior PS2 and Xbox versions in lieu of trying to withstand the blasphemy forced on them by Atomic Planet.

    • Best Japanese RPG Bang for Your Buck - Arc the Lad Collection (PlayStation, 2001)

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    Mass Effect 3 Ending Gets Expanded in Upcoming DLC

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 11:40 AM PDT

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    Following an incredible backlash over the ending of Mass Effect 3, BioWare promised last month that it would address the complaints of those who were displeased with the way Commander Shepard's story came to an end. The way in which it plans to do that was briefly outlined today, although we won't be getting our hands on the solution for another few months.

    Put simply, there were two sides that most people could fall on in this debate: Those who are upset with the ending and want a new one (or at least more content) and those who believe BioWare should be free to do what they want with their game's story (and therefore don't want a new ending). As intimated last month, BioWare is going for a middle ground between the two. It today announced plans to release a downloadable content pack called Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut. The goal of it is to provide additional closure for fans who are seeking it after pouring in dozens of hours across the Mass Effect games.

    Why We Love Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 08:13 AM PDT

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    In case you couldn't tell, we here at 1UP like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Alright, so like might be a bit of an understatement. Over the past few weeks, we've waxed poetic regarding its unprecedented twist, and debated the shocking depth of its classic soundtrack. And honestly, we could write another dozen articles on the various facets of the game. Might seem like overkill to some, but hey, you only turn 15 once, right?

    We wrangled up the 1UP editors to weigh in on exactly why we loved SotN 15 years ago, why we still love it, and why we'll probably be playing it in another 15 years. The fact that the four of us can all have very different, yet very valid reasons why we love SotN is a true testament to the game's undying quality.

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    MMORPG News


    The Repopulation: March Update Released

    Posted: 06 Apr 2012 07:18 AM PDT

    March Update Released

    The Repopulation web site has a new development update for reader's pleasure. The update features a long list of feature upgrades and new content that the team has been working on throughout the month of March in preparation for the alpha launch.

    World of Tanks: Soviet Tank Changes in 7.3

    Posted: 06 Apr 2012 07:14 AM PDT

    Soviet Tank Changes in 7.3

    Wargaming.net has released the first details of the v7.3 patch for World of Tanks. In the upcoming patch, Soviet tanks will take center stage. Most notably, the Soviet Heavy Tank tree will be divided into two distinct parts. In addition, a new battle arena, the South Coast and the first map set in Asia, the Dragon's Ridge will be deployed in the update.

    TERA: Final Beta Weeked Arrives

    Posted: 06 Apr 2012 07:06 AM PDT

    Final Beta Weeked Arrives

    En Masse Entertainment has laid out the details of the final beta weekend. Starting today, Friday, April 6th and continuing through midnight Sunday, April 8th, the event will give players a last opportunity to try out and provide feedback for TERA prior to its May 1st launch.

    Guild Wars 2: The Squad System in WvW

    Posted: 06 Apr 2012 07:03 AM PDT

    The Squad System in WvW

    The Guild Wars 2 blog has been updated with a new post detailing how the squad system will play out in World vs World competition. Acknowledging that general chat is too broad for effective communication and that party chat was too small, the team devised the squad system to allow for better control of each world's forces.

    Star Wars: The Old Republic: Game Face: Sage & Sorc Healers

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 06:50 AM PDT

    Game Face: Sage & Sorc Healers

    In this episode Pokket discusses the changes to Sage and Sorc healing in SWTOR's Patch 1.2 and how it'll affect PvE, as well as predictions for how it'll affect PvP. Check out Game Face: Sage & Sorc Healers.

    Luvinia Online: The Official Luvinia Online Review

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 01:52 PM PDT

    The Official Luvinia Online Review

    In our latest review, we take a look at Outspark's Luvinia Online. Read on to find out if we "luv" it after we put it through its paces. Played LO? Let us know what you thought in the comments.

    TERA: Crafting Guide Released

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 02:50 PM PDT

    Crafting Guide Released

    En Masse Entertainment has announced that it has released a crafting guide for TERA fans to get their tools sharpened and set for the arrival of the game on May 1st.

    Spirit Tales: Check Out THIS Customization Graphic

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 02:42 PM PDT

    Check Out THIS Customization Graphic

    The Spirit Tales team has released a great new graphic representation of just exactly how much customization players can expect to find in the game. It's way too big to show here so swing by the Spirit Tales site to check it out for yourself!

    General: Counter-Strike Online 2 Announced

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 02:30 PM PDT

    Counter-Strike Online 2 Announced

    Valve and Nexon have announced that they are co-joining forces to bring players Counter-Strike Online 2. Counter-Strike Online 2 will offer enhanced graphics, more realistic gameplay and powerful impact sensations powered by an enhanced version of the Source engine. The game will also feature various game modes enhancing its original game experience with new and improved environments, weapons, equipment customization and more.

    Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes: Game Code Giveaway

    Posted: 20 Nov 2011 09:54 AM PST

    Game Code Giveaway

    We've partnered with BioWare Mythic and EA to bring you 5,000 keys to Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes. Dive in and claim yours!

    EVE Online: The Road to Inferno and Beyond

    Posted: 04 Apr 2012 10:08 AM PDT

    The Road to Inferno and Beyond

    We had boots on the ground during the recent EVE Online Fanfest and we've got the full report about what the CCP team has in mind for the iconic game. See what's in store!

    Battlestar Galactica Online: The Official BSGO Review

    Posted: 04 Apr 2012 09:59 AM PDT

    The Official BSGO Review

    Battlestar Galactica Online is a browser based MMO based on the popular television show of the same name. We've been jetting around space in BGSO and putting it through its paces. See how it fared in our latest review.

    General: What to Expect from PAX East 2012

    Posted: 04 Apr 2012 09:47 AM PDT

    What to Expect from PAX East 2012

    We are in high gear as PAX East 2012 kicks off and we want to give you a heads up on what we're looking forward to checking out during the annual convention.

    General: Nexon's Easter Line Up

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 07:59 AM PDT

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    Nexon has revealed its springtime / Easter plans for its stable of games. All events are detailed on each game's site.

    Arctic Combat: Synopsis Trailer

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 07:54 AM PDT

    Synopsis Trailer

    The Arctic Combat team has released a new synopsis trailer that reveals the initial dispute between US, NATO, and Russia after the announcement of the estimated amount of buried resources beneath the Arctic Ocean. The trailer shows actual military line-up scenes and Wikileak cases and features game play footage as well.

    Rift: Infernal Dawn Trailer

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 07:49 AM PDT

    Infernal Dawn Trailer

    Trion Worlds has released a new Rift trailer showing the Ascended facing off against the Dragon gods Maelforge and Laethys. The video showcases the new 20-person raid in the upcoming Infernal Dawn update as well as reveals a bit about the new Survival Skills.

    City of Heroes: Magisterium Incarnate Trial Playthrough

    Posted: 05 Apr 2012 07:18 AM PDT

    Magisterium Incarnate Trial Playthrough

    We had the opportunity to sit down with City of Heroes' Matt Miller, Melissa Bianco, and Alex "Arbiter Hawk" Hamilton of Paragon Studios. Alex was responsible for the work on the Magisterium Incarnate Trial. During this sit down we conducted a play through of the pinnacle raid experience in the Going Rogue expansion. We've got a write up and the video experience in case you missed yesterday's live stream event.

    Eligium: GDC 2012 Preview

    Posted: 04 Apr 2012 09:41 AM PDT

    GDC 2012 Preview

    During the Game Developer's Conference, we had the opportunity to check in with the team behind Eligium. See what we discovered about the game that's scheduled to hit retail release in Q2 2012.

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